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2007-02-16 06:52:16 · 17 answers · asked by unknownmizzy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
no it did not end the war literally but it started the surrender of the japan and allowed a treaty to be signed after a few days. the treaty that ended the war
2007-02-16 06:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by killah_max 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The two bombs were the final straws, but it wasn't the destruction or lives lost that scared the enemy. It was the fact that we had a new technology. Japan was already losing terribly, but were brainwashed by the "Spirit War" and the Divine Wind". The accually thought a spirit protected thier land from all enemies and brainwashed civilians were ready to die proving it until two bombs brought us into a new age that they weren't ready for. We killed more people in Japan in one night than both bombs during "The Torching of Tokyo". If they cared about lives lost and damage done they would have quit there. Look into the book "Flyboys: A Story of True Courage", by James Bradley. Great Book.
2007-02-16 15:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by Dred 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no the bomb certainly put them in a mind to surrender but the Russian invasion and declaration of war on Japan made even the most defiant Generals cave in. They knew they couldn't hold china anymore and stop the up coming invasion of Japan so the emperor surrendered though there was an attempted coup it failed and the surrender was issued.
2007-02-16 16:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The second world war might have ended with the "test" of the Atom Bombs. If Americans had not done it, Hitler would have done it. Alfred Einstein has regretted about it. So is the entire world. These atom Bombs have triggered this mania for the atomic bombs.
If you are seeking for the facts in history, yes it did.
2007-02-16 14:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by atom45 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it ended the war. Sorry I don't have a source, but I know because I learned it in school awhile back. Hope this helps!! : )
2007-02-16 14:57:36 · answer #5 · answered by ambey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those bombings brought about the Japanese surrender and effectively ended World War II.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/15/newsid_3581000/3581971.stm
2007-02-16 14:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it didn't end the war exactly, but it did force Japan into realizing that if the US could drop more Nuclear bombs and no risk anymore of its soldiers then they could not win.
2007-02-16 15:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by terrorfex01 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It scared the crap out of them. That's how you end wars. You must make the other side surrender. Anything short of that, and the war isn't really over - it's just a cease fire until the enemy regroups.
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2007-02-16 14:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by MelBright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need specific sources. Any encyclopedia or history book will tell you that that ended the war.
What they will not tell you is how to form an opinion on whether or not it was the right course of action.
2007-02-16 14:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This source says yes.
2007-02-16 14:58:30 · answer #10 · answered by profile image 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋