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why did the battle of okinawa affect president Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb against japan?

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Answer: It showed that Japan was willing to fight to the end.

Explanation: The Battle of Okinawa pushed President Truman to make the decision of launching the atomic bomb to Japan .

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It showed that Japan was close to surrendering. It showed that the US couldn't win the war without it. Japan was willing to fight to the end and the US could easily defeat Japan.
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