Saved Lives

Dropping the bombs resulted in fewer deaths than if the U.S. were to invade the island and fight a standard war. It is estimated that at least 500,000 American soldiers lives would have been lost, and an even larger amount on Japanese soldiers. Especially since the Japanese often fought to the death, following the Samurai Code. The bombing resulted in approximately 110,000- 210,000 Japanese deaths; saving at least 300,000 lives or more.

Japanese soldiers were know for following the Samurai code, dying an honorable death

Unnecessary deaths were avoided by using the atomic bombs

Atomic bombs were quick and effective, not costing lives of any Americans

The "Enola Gay" dropped the first bomb on Hiroshima

The "Little Boy" atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima

Devastation is obvious, but actually saved thousands of lives

Japanese soldiers

Newspapers from shortly after U.S. bombed Japan

(Media)

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2p5hm_the-atomic-bombing-of-hiroshima_news
(The Atomic bombing of Hiroshima Video)