Why did President Truman choose to drop an atomic bomb on Japan instead of ordering a land invasion?

A) Japan's geography would not allow a land invasion?

B) A land invasion would result in too many casualties

C) American forces were too depleted for a land invasion.

D) It was not possible to adequately supply an invasion force.

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Norris

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11 May, 21:48

Why did President Truman choose to drop an atomic bomb on Japan instead of ordering a land invasion?

A) Japan's geography would not allow a land invasion?

B) A land invasion would result in too many casualties

C) American forces were too depleted for a land invasion.

D) It was not possible to adequately supply an invasion force.

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Chaim Turner · Answer 1

The answer is B!

Aryan Jefferson · Answer 2

While the answer is c there is more to it than just that. It is believed that president Truman dropped the bomb to end the war and to save American lives. Many people also believe he only dropped the bomb for the purpose of impressing the Russians.