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OverviewThis book, first published in 1967, examines the circumstances and events that led to the dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan, devastating Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The death of President Roosevelt three weeks before the end of the European war led to an incoming President, Truman, who had heard nothing of the project before taking office. He and his advisers had no precedents to guide them as they considered what to do, and withing their closely drawn circle there were genuine differences of opinion about the use of atomic weapons. This book traces the course of the discussions between the politicians and their technical advisers, the part played by personal relationships, and the attempt by some of the scientists to stop the bomb being used without warning. In addition, it supplies a thorough analysis of developments abroad, and in particular the situation in Japan. It shows that the debate in Washington and the atomic plants was careful and wide-ranging, and that issues are no less complex for being supremely important. The result is to provide both a study of decision-making and a valuable contribution to our understanding of the closing months of the Second World War. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Len Giovannitti , Fred FreedPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.530kg ISBN: 9781032047973ISBN 10: 1032047976 Pages: 366 Publication Date: 15 March 2023 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. A New President 2. Briefing the President 3. The Interim Committee is Created 4. The Problem of Defeating Japan 5. The Interim Committee Votes Unanimously 6. The Question of a Demonstration 7. Defining Unconditional Surrender 8. A Warning Proclamation Is Drafted 9. Japan Seeks Terms 10. Controversy Among the Scientists 11. The Status of the Emperor 12. Zero Hour at Trinity 13. Decisions at Potsdam 14. The Decision to Drop the Bomb 15. The Bomb is Dropped 16. Japan Receives a Double Blow 17. Japan Decides to Surrender 18. Violent Aftermath in TokyoReviewsAuthor InformationLen Giovannitti and Fred Freed Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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