The use of atomic bombs against Japan had what significance?

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According to military planners, the use of atomic bombs saved thousands of Allied casualties and even more Japanese losses. It is estimated that a land invasion of Japan could have resulted in over a million casualties on both sides. The bombings also demonstrated the immense destructive power of the atomic bomb, leading to the eventual creation of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War. The other options are not accurate.

The Use of Atomic Bombs Against Japan Had What Significance