A critical analysis of Presidnet Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb in the Second World War.
In this essay, President Truman’s decision to bomb Hiroshima is critically assessed. The author of this essay evaluates the decision by considering the historical, political and economic contexts of WWII and assesses Truman’s options and influences. The paper concludes that Truman’s decision was justified in direct relation to the contexts of history and the impact of the war.