What was an argument used in favor of dropping atomic bombs on Japan?

1 Answer
May 3, 2016

It would save lives of the Allies.

Explanation:

Or at least Truman thought so. He was planning an invasion D-Day style of Japan and felt that if he did so many would be killed, and so he decided to weaken Japan first.

Source:http://www.authentichistory.com/1939-1945/1-war/4-Pacific/4-abombdecision/2-support/

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