Question

After winning the battle of Okinawa, what

decision did the United States make in regard to
attacking Japan?

A. Drop the atomic bomb

B. Invade Japan

C. Retreat back to the U.S.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Winning the Battle of Okinawa put Allied forces within striking distance of Japan. But wanting to bring the war to a swift end, and knowing >2 million Japanese troops were awaiting battle-weary American soldiers, Harry S. Truman chose to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6.