The truth about the atomic bombs (Whittle)

PJ Media ^ | 5/1/09 | Bill Whittle

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Hiroshima was chosen because it was one of the few significant Japanese cities that hadn't been firebombed. We wanted them to see what the bomb would do, without prejudice from previous damage. As you note, it was not the only city on that list, just the one with clear skies that morning.

Here's a list of cities that were firebombed and the percentage of the area that was destroyed. It doesn't have casualty figures, but you can estimate those and it will be a very large number. US firebombing campaign, 1945

There's a map on the right that shows the parts of Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Nagoja that were destroyed by the bombing. If you stayed in a Japanese city in the summer of 1945, you had a death wish. If we had continued the campaign and not used the nukes, they would have eventually surrendered, and we probably would have incinerated another 500,000 or 1,000,000 Japanese. But we would not have used nuclear weapons, and that's the liberal way. ;)

[Tolik]

Jon Stewart, War Criminals & The True Story of the Atomic Bombs|17min

 

Nailed It!  

 

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[MHGinTN]

Kudos! Arguably one of the finest posts ever at FR. Thank you for taking the time to post that exceptional explanation. Would that our corroded school systems taught the actual History you have so admirably related. Our children are doomed by their ignorance, an ignorance purposefully imparted by the democrat/commie vision for Amerika.

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Excellent!

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That’s gonna leave a mark.

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Howdy, Deagle! Long time, pal. ................. FRegards

[kAcknor]

Fantastic information, well put. BTTT for Truth exposure!

[DMZFrank]

My apologies for the delay in my response. My Dad, a WWII combat vet; recently died, and he helped to instill in me my love and gratitude for this great nation and it’s magnificent accomplishments. He was another of that Great Generation that is leaving us so rapidly, and I love him and miss his wisdom dearly. I get particularly irritated by those who seek to belittle or distort one of this countries greatest achievments, her victory in the Second Worls War. That is why I write so passionately of those events. I am glad you enjoyed the essay.

[DMZFrank]

My apologies for the delay in my response. My Dad, a WWII combat vet; recently died, and he helped to instill in me my love and gratitude for this great nation and it’s magnificent accomplishments. He was another of that Great Generation that is leaving us so rapidly, and I love him and miss his wisdom dearly. I get particularly irritated by those who seek to belittle or distort one of this countries greatest achievments, her victory in the Second Worls War. That is why I write so passionately of those events. I am glad you enjoyed the essay.