august 6th, 8:16

[Moonwraith]

yes thanks rena i appreciate this thread a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
seriously
but can any1 tell me why the stupid US had to use the bombs even though Japan was surrenduring?

I believe the official reason given for using the bombs was that America didn't want to invade Japan using their troops, which would risk American lives and make it unpopular.

The more likely explanation is that American wanted a field test to try out their new toy. Even the pilot of the bomber exclaimed 'Dear God, what have we done?' upon seeing the results of the bomb exploding, which means two things - either the Americans weren't fully aware of the bomb's power and/or the pilots and crewmen weren't briefed on the bomb and its effects (probably both).

But yeah, I knew about this since there is a programme on British TV about it today. My condolences to the families of those killed and the survivors, who now must live with a high rate of cancer and birth abnormalities thanks to this rather sad affair. Thanks for bringing it up though, rena-ko.