Was the atomic bomb necessary to end war with Japan?
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Strategic Shifts: U.S. Firebombing in WWII
This chapter explores the evolution of U.S. bombing strategies in World War II, focusing on the transition to incendiary firebombing in Japan and its devastating effects on civilians. It critically examines the moral implications and racial perspectives that influenced wartime decisions, as well as the profound societal consequences for Japan.
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