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Now I'm become death, the destroyer of worlds.
https://soundcloud.com/lightmanraygun%2Flightman-dreieinig
Some scientists like Teller may have believed in the 'the bombs will end the war' narrative but once the technology was put into military hands the majority knew that the genie was out of the bottle and they would use them no matter what. The two bombs were showcases of military power and a demonstration for Russia what would happen to them if they'd push any further, and of course for mere testing purposes.
According to the protocols of the Japanese war cabinet, the bombings did not play a major role in decision making, the big blow was the broad Russian attack in Manshuria, that was when they realized they were fucked, including Hirohito.
https://soundcloud.com/lightmanraygun%2Flightman-dreieinig
Some scientists like Teller may have believed in the 'the bombs will end the war' narrative but once the technology was put into military hands the majority knew that the genie was out of the bottle and they would use them no matter what. The two bombs were showcases of military power and a demonstration for Russia what would happen to them if they'd push any further, and of course for mere testing purposes.
According to the protocols of the Japanese war cabinet, the bombings did not play a major role in decision making, the big blow was the broad Russian attack in Manshuria, that was when they realized they were fucked, including Hirohito.