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Why did Truman make the decision to use atomic bombs against Japan? Be specific about his reasons and why he felt that way

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the goal was to destroy Japan's ability to make war.
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Truman stated that his decision to drop the bomb was purely military. A Normandy-type amphibious landing would have cost an estimated million casualties. Truman believed that the bombs saved Japanese lives as well. Prolonging the war was not an option for the President.

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