How did the Battle of Okinawa affect President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?

a. It showed that Japan was close to surrendering.

b. It showed that the US could not win the war without it.

c. It showed that Japan was willing to fight to the end.

d. It showed the US could easily defeat Japan.

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Hana Lyons

1 November, 22:17

How did the Battle of Okinawa affect President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?

a. It showed that Japan was close to surrendering.

b. It showed that the US could not win the war without it.

c. It showed that Japan was willing to fight to the end.

d. It showed the US could easily defeat Japan.

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Alex Fuller · Answer 1

It showed that Japan was willing to fight to the end is how did the Battle of Okinawa affect President Truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan, an alternative for Truman wa sinvasion fo japan which would involved more than milion troops and casue devastating casulties on bboth sides