Reply #46: Perhaps it is you who should check your facts. Apparently you rely upon sanitized, revisionist

[jody]

versions of events leading up to Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb.

Hindsight can be dangerous when writing history and coupled to selective interpretation of facts.

The real question is precisely what facts were presented to Truman that led him to order the atomic bombs be used.

Truman correctly wanted to avoid more casualties if we were forced to invade Japan. To do that, he used the only two atomic bombs the U.S. possessed, not knowing whether either would work.

From a personal standpoint, Truman's decision meant my father and uncles would not face death in an invasion of Japan and if the war continued for five years, I also would not be called upon to fight in Japan.

Have a good day. :hi: