What was the immediate effect of America's use of atomic weapons in August 1945?

A. It gave the US military base from which it could launch an invasion of mainland Japan

B. It brought about the unconditional surrender of Japan ended the Second World War

C. Brought about unconditional surrender of Germany and stop the union from occupying Berlin

D. The use of atomic weapons resulted in massive "kamikaze" style counteroffensive from the Japanese military

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5 November, 22:07

What was the immediate effect of America's use of atomic weapons in August 1945?

A. It gave the US military base from which it could launch an invasion of mainland Japan

B. It brought about the unconditional surrender of Japan ended the Second World War

C. Brought about unconditional surrender of Germany and stop the union from occupying Berlin

D. The use of atomic weapons resulted in massive "kamikaze" style counteroffensive from the Japanese military

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Mayra Little · Answer 1

B. It brought about the unconditional surrender of Japan.

Not A, the bombs were dropped instead of invading, which had a very high estimated casualty rate if the US did.

Not C, Germany eventually faltered and caved in, and then surrendered in the European Theater.

Not D, the Japanese Empire was using Kamikaze attacks longs before Atomic weapons were developed.