Those in favor of using the atomic bomb argued that a mainland invasion of Japan would

fail to demonstrate the power of the US Navy.

lead to massive death and destruction in civilian areas.

open the United States to criticism from Allied partners.

cost hundreds of thousands of American soldiers' lives.

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Aliana Huffman

5 October, 12:18

Those in favor of using the atomic bomb argued that a mainland invasion of Japan would

fail to demonstrate the power of the US Navy.

lead to massive death and destruction in civilian areas.

open the United States to criticism from Allied partners.

cost hundreds of thousands of American soldiers' lives.

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Ernest Finley · Answer 1

Actually, the correct answer would be D. President Truman knew that if he risked an invasion, many, many Americans would be killed, and many Japanese as well. He decided that if he dropped the bomb, he would be saving many lives.

Those in favor of using the atomic bomb argued that a mainland invasion of Japan wouldfail to demonstrate the power of the US Navy.lead to massive death and destruction in civilian areas.open the United States to criticism from Allied partners.cost hundreds of thousands of American soldiers' lives.