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2. We know what happened in real life: Truman decided to drop atomic bombs
on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. What did he think about this action? Later,
Truman wrote,
I asked General Marshall what it would cost in lives to land on
the Tokyo Plain and other places in Japan. It was his opinion
that such an invasion would cost at a minimum [at least] a
quarter of a million [250,000] American casualties.
What was Truman's most important reason for using the bombs? Do you think he
was right about this?



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Final answer:

Truman's primary reason for using atomic bombs was to end the war swiftly and avoid high casualties from a potential invasion of Japan.


Explanation:

Truman's main reason for using the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was to bring a swift end to the war and avoid a prolonged, costly invasion of Japan. The estimated high casualty numbers projected for an invasion were a significant factor in his decision.

Many American officials supported Truman's decision, believing that the use of the bombs would hasten Japan's surrender and ultimately save lives on both sides. However, the morality and necessity of using atomic weapons remain highly debated topics in history.


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