Was the use of atomic bombs justified to achieve victory in WWII in the Pacific on terms satisfactory to the United States? What do you think? SUPPORTERS OF THE USE OF THE ATOMIC BOMBS GENERALLY EMPHASIZE THESE BASIC PREMISES: The Japanese were the aggressors, starting with the drive for Manchuria in 1931 The Japanese were […]
The Potsdam Declaration outlined the terms for Japan’s surrender in WWII commencing with the warning: “We will not deviate from them. There are no alternatives. We shall brook no delay.” The mention of “unconditional surrender” and a warning came at the end of the declaration: “We call upon the government of Japan to proclaim now […]
