In 1945, American leaders debated whether to drop an atomic bomb in an unpopulated area to intimidate Japan into surrendering.

    • Shikadi
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      2 years ago

      Did they even have time to surrender?

      • Old_Dude@sh.itjust.works
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        2 years ago

        The Japanese government refused to believe the first bombing happened and thought it was a lie. There were three days between the bombings. I guess I’ll et you come to your own conclusion.

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          2 years ago

          Oh somehow I remembered three hours not three days, woops