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Did Truman’s letter about Japanese leadership influence his decision to use the atomic bomb ?

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User SWiggels
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nah it did not influence it
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User Vpontis
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Answer: No

Explanation:

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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