elektra
Platinum Member
Much is said that portrays a false, negative, picture of our great history. In time I will present some facts, some history that we are proud of.
75th Anniversary of the End of World War II
August 9th, 1945
The second Atomic bomb is dropped on Japan bringing about the almost immediate surrender and the end of the war.
As in all we do, even if one can somehow point out something negative, there is a silver lining or a great aspect to our actions in our history. We can be proud that we dropped the bombs.
"In war, as in a boxing match, it is seldom sound for the stronger combatant to moderate his blows whenever his opponent shows signs of weakening. To Stimson, at least, the only road to early victory was to exert maximum fource with maximum speed. It was not the American responsibility to throw in the sponge for the Japanese; that was the one thing they must do for themselves." On Active Service In Peace and War, pg 629
Moderating our blows, lessening our offensive, at the least would cost us more American lives. At the worst who knows.
75th Anniversary of the End of World War II
August 9th, 1945
The second Atomic bomb is dropped on Japan bringing about the almost immediate surrender and the end of the war.
As in all we do, even if one can somehow point out something negative, there is a silver lining or a great aspect to our actions in our history. We can be proud that we dropped the bombs.
"In war, as in a boxing match, it is seldom sound for the stronger combatant to moderate his blows whenever his opponent shows signs of weakening. To Stimson, at least, the only road to early victory was to exert maximum fource with maximum speed. It was not the American responsibility to throw in the sponge for the Japanese; that was the one thing they must do for themselves." On Active Service In Peace and War, pg 629
Moderating our blows, lessening our offensive, at the least would cost us more American lives. At the worst who knows.