Len Giovannitti, Fred Freed

The Decision to Drop the Bomb

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book, first published in 1967, examines the circumstances that led to the dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan. It traces the discussions between the politicians and their technical advisers, the part played by personal relationships, and the attempt by some scientists to stop the bomb being used without warning.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 366
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 689g
• ISBN-13: 9781032047959
• ISBN-10: 103204795X
• Artikelnr.: 69947636

Autorenporträt

Len Giovannitti and Fred Freed

Inhaltsangabe

1. A New President 2. Briefing the President 3. The Interim Committee is
Created 4. The Problem of Defeating Japan 5. The Interim Committee Votes
Unanimously 6. The Question of a Demonstration 7. Defining Unconditional
Surrender 8. A Warning Proclamation Is Drafted 9. Japan Seeks Terms 10.
Controversy Among the Scientists 11. The Status of the Emperor 12. Zero
Hour at Trinity 13. Decisions at Potsdam 14. The Decision to Drop the Bomb
15. The Bomb is Dropped 16. Japan Receives a Double Blow 17. Japan Decides
to Surrender 18. Violent Aftermath in Tokyo