Atomic Bombings

Question 1

When was the first atomic bomb dropped? And in what city? When was the second atomic bomb dropped? And where?

Answer 1

On August 6th, 1945, the first atomic bomb ever recorded was dropped on Japan’s city of Hiroshima, three days later, on August 9th, 1945, another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.

Question 2

Who made the decision to drop the atomic bombs? And what did Truman think about dropping these nuclear weapons?

Answer 2

The crucial decision to drop the atomic bomb was made by America’s President Harry Truman. The use of atomic bombs was a controversial decision although Truman believed it would ultimately lives by ending the war quicker

Question 3

Who made the decision to drop the atomic bombs? And what did Truman think about dropping these nuclear weapons?

Answer 3

The crucial decision to drop the atomic bomb was made by America’s President Harry Truman. The use of atomic bombs was a controversial decision although Truman believed it would ultimately lives by ending the war quicker

Question 4

What do some people argue about dropping the atomic bombs?

Answer 4

Some argue that dropping the atomic bombs was unnecessary and an act of aggression and that the use of atomic bombs was a violation of the principles of just war

Question 5

What was the estimate of people who died in Hiroshima? And what about Nagasaki?

Answer 5

An estimated 140,000 people died in Hiroshima, and 70,000 in Nagasaki