The Impact of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The Impact of the Atomic Bomb on Japan during World War II

The Atomic bomb dropped in Japan in ending World War II received a mixed reaction, including critics across the globe. However, the validity of the bombing on the Japanese towns of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war, protecting the lives of both American and Japanese troops that were uncertain.

The Significance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The United States Strategic Bombing Survey convey that the two cities were considered the heart of Japan (Pape, 1993). The perception led to their bombing to reduce the damages that would be implicated suppose it happened other many towns within the country. The explosion caused damages only realized in one area, with less population as compared to the entire Japanese populace in 1945. In my personal opinion, the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was quite inhuman, with the significant impact of the atomic bombs felt to date. On the societal implication, the generational dangers created after 1945 as a result of the military encounter imposed on Japan, has made life unbearable.

Japan’s Strategic Location during World War II

During World War II, Japan was considered strategic, with its strategic location being an advantage compared to other countries that were also involved in the war (Morton, 1957). The state acted as a base in which the soldiers operated from, with reinforcements and ammunition, prompting the US bomb to destabilize its war strategy. The World War presented USA and USSR as the major powers, hence bombing Japan was inappropriate. Despite the strategic location, Germany actively aided the war. Therefore, attacking Japan at the expense of the expense of Germany’s contribution was unjustified.

The Unfair Consequences of the Bombing on Japan

In summary, despite the bombing incidence, Japan suffered unfairly. The occurrence created some fear and generational problems of the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Nevertheless, it halted the war which could have further implications on humanity.

References

Pape, R. A. (1993). Why Japan surrendered. International Security, 18(2), 154–201. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=http://muse.jhu.edu/article/447083/pdf

Morton, L. (1957). The decision to use the atomic bomb. Foreign Affairs, 35(2), 334–353. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=http://www.jstor.org/stable/20031230