Harry Truman's motives for using the atomic bomb against Japan included his

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Truman's main motive for using atomic bombs against Japan was to end the war as quickly as possible and save American lives. He was aware that a conventional invasion of Japan would result in massive casualties on both sides, and he believed that using the atomic bomb would bring a rapid end to the war. Truman later commented that he had no regrets about his decision since he believed it prevented even greater loss of life.

Harry Truman's Motives for Using the Atomic Bomb Against Japan