The nukes of WW2. When I ask about this horrible event I feel like I always get the same answer. It was the only way to stop Japan and win the war. However, I really don't think that justifies it at all. So my question is: How can the USA justify the destruction of Nagasaki and Hiroshima? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

The nukes of WW2. When I ask about this horrible event I feel like I always get the same answer. It was the only way to stop Japan and win the war. However, I really don't think that justifies it at all. So my question is: How can the USA justify the destruction of Nagasaki and Hiroshima?

by whatsyourD2F

jschooltiger

Hi there -- always more to be said on this topic, but you may be interested in this section of our FAQ, in particular this answer from u/restricteddata.