“Was America Planning on Dropping a Third Bomb on Japan? Exploring Controversial Alternatives”
The United States planned to drop a third atomic bomb, called the Third Shot, on Japan on August 19, 1945. This plan followed the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, after Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, the third bombing was canceled, making the weapon unnecessary. However, alternative strategies also gained attention. Options such … Read more