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It is my understanding that the estimates were 1 million casualties during an invasion of Japan. I think the bombing was necessary. Even after the bombing some elements of the Japanese military did not wat to surrender.
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My father served as the engineering officer aboard USS LST-78 during WWII. They were all over the Pacific to include Okinawa. In 1945, they were already rehearsing for the invasion of Japan. My father told me on more than one occasion that but for the atomic bombs, he never expected to return home. That was the sentiment of almost everyone in the Pacific.
Did we really need to drop the bomb? Who knows?
PO3 Edward Riddle MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
Did we really need to drop the bomb? Who knows?
PO3 Edward Riddle MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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LTC Stephen C.
I agree, MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. Also, the Japanese didn't seem inclined to surrender, even after Truman warned the world. Further, they still didn't surrender after the first one.
Personally, I don't even really see how it can be a continued area of discussion.
Personally, I don't even really see how it can be a continued area of discussion.
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I think yes Brother Dale. I don't think the Japanese were going to stop on their own.
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