The debate over the dropping of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Question: Should the United State have dropped the Atomic bomb on Japan in World War II?

Answer in a 400 word essay with reference to the following historic events in making your decision.

Part 1- Briefly define the concept of total war.

Part 2- Briefly describe the level of destruction and loss of life from the allied bombing of Dresden

Part 3- Briefly describe the level of destruction and loss of life from the firebombing of Tokyo

Part 4- Briefly describe the level of destruction and loss of life from the atomic bomb over Hiroshima

Part 5- MAIN COMPONENT OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Describe the arguments in favor of using the A-Bomb over Hiroshima

Describe the arguments against.