Prompt and Utter Destruction

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Analyzing the rationale behind America's use of atomic bombs on Japan in 1945, J. Samuel Walker delves into President Truman's controversial decision-making process. He explores the influence of U.S.-Soviet relations and domestic politics while integrating recent scholarship, including insights into Japan's surrender. The revised edition emphasizes the significance of the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in swaying Japanese leadership. Walker offers a balanced synthesis of historical debates, enhancing our understanding of this pivotal moment that marked the beginning of the atomic age.