Season 4 · Episode 38
What Were the Alternatives to Dropping the Bomb? with Jon Parshall Episode 438
This week Seth, Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall take a look at the moral decision to drop the atomic bombs. Was there a viable alternative? Why did we drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Did the dropping the bombs help end the war? Did the bombs save lives? All these questions and more are answered on this very important episode.
The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War · Jon parshall, William toti, Seth paridon
March 11, 20251h 13m
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Show Notes
This week Seth, Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall take a look at the moral decision to drop the atomic bombs. Was there a viable alternative? Why did we drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Did the dropping the bombs help end the war? Did the bombs save lives? All these questions and more are answered on this very important episode.
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army air forcesnagasakius navyb-29japaneseworld war iihiroshimaamericansatomic bombchinaindochinaempire of japanphilippinestrumanunited states