The Japanese were the agressors in damn near every conflict they were involved in. 5/6 years into Total War all this moralistic stuff about targetting civilians seems largely irrelevant outside of a utopic worldview, to judge it by our current standards is ridiculous and forgets that the countries of the time were locked into a conflict with no 'second place' on offer. After losing millions of souls to the agressive policies of the Axis nations the Bombs were entirely justified especially against a nation that had been in a position to surrender for a long time but refused to. Thinking it somehow deserved a better deal. Thus committing perhaps the worst crime of all, exacerbated by an ancient loyalty to the Emperor, by fighting on utterly pointlessly. The final defence plans for the home islands are far more horrifying than any Atomic bomb.
When I think of conversations with friends of my Grandfather who were 'guests' of Nationalistic Japan in the 40's I have no hesitation in supporting the bomb.
Sow the wind.
Reap the whirlwind.

Cheers,
Adam.

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