Question

1. The number of casualties during the invasion of Okinawa convinced many that
using the bomb was necessary because..

2. The number of people who had died (civilians and non-civilians) convinced many
that using the bomb was necessary because.

3. Many believed the alternative option of invading Japan would not be a good
option because...

4. Stimson thought the use of the atomic bomb was terrible but necessary
because...

5. Fuchida admitted the bomb was the best option for the United States because...

Answer 1

1. the increase in death rates could be avoided. 14,099 US military deaths, 77,417 Japanese military deaths, and half of the civilian population had died just in the one battle.

Answer 2

2. the number of casualties that had already occurred.