Dropping the Atomic Bomb

1. What factors have affected viewpoints on Truman's decision?
There were many factors that affected viewpoints of Truman's decision. Viewpoints that were opposed of the decision rely on factors like some people believed the war was already over and the Allied had had it won. Some thought that as an anti-communist Truman chose to drop the bombs to scare the Soviet Union. Other factors include that some people believe Truman dropped the bombs only to please military leaders that were eager to drop atomic bombs in real warfare. Viewpoints that were for Truman's decision relied on factors like how the Japanese guards tortured American soldiers.


2. Do you think he made the right decision? Give your reasons.
I think Truman made the right decision on dropping the atomic bombs because if the bombs were not dropped than the United States would have to invade the Japanese mainland. Military advisors estimated that there would be 220,000 casualties and the the campaign would last till 1946. Truman made the right decision because he made the decision that is for the welfare of the American people. He saved tens of thousands of lives by opting not to invade Japan and the atomic bombs was the only other way to win the war. Truman wanted to end the war and the dropping atomic bombs was the fastest way to do it.