Revisiting The Final Months Of WWII

Evan Thomas, author of "The Road to Surrender," offers profound insights into the final months of World War II. He dives into the complex motivations behind the U.S. decision to deploy atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, questioning its necessity. The discussion highlights the moral dilemmas faced by American leaders and the internal struggles within Japan as military commanders resisted surrender. Thomas also touches on the emotional response of the Japanese people and the implications of these decisions for the future of warfare.