POL208Y1 Final: )
Document Summary
Second crucial event is the fall of the berlin wall in 1989; symbol of the end of the cold war. Aim is to illustrate understanding of these events. August 6th 1945(3 days later, nagasaki) 2 nuclear bombs were dropped on cities, killing 200 000 civilians. It was the first and last use of nuclear weapons. These two decisions to drop bomb ended wwii. Every battle against japanese forces has lead to large. Prospect of facing an invasion of inland japan was a daunting task. By using nuclear weapons we saved american lives; was argument used. Japan was obviously willing and able to fight until last man. They suffered huge casualties defending pacific islands, so projection of civilian and japanese casualties were above 1 million. U. s perspective, nuclear bombing was part of a campaign of mass bombardment. Tokyo was targeted weeks before, 60 000 killed before. Tip of a campaign for shock and owe .
