Use the highlighting tool to identify text that shows Admiral Leahy's opinion on dropping the atomic bomb to end World War II. Which of these statements best summarizes Admiral Leahy's opinion of the decision to drop the bomb? He was opposed to the decision because he believed Japan was ready to surrender. He believed that using the bomb was absolutely necessary to end the war. He was undecided about whether to use the bomb, but was talked into it. He was unhappy about the decision, but felt it was necessary to save lives.

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Cherish Conner

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25 July, 09:34

Use the highlighting tool to identify text that shows Admiral Leahy's opinion on dropping the atomic bomb to end World War II. Which of these statements best summarizes Admiral Leahy's opinion of the decision to drop the bomb? He was opposed to the decision because he believed Japan was ready to surrender. He believed that using the bomb was absolutely necessary to end the war. He was undecided about whether to use the bomb, but was talked into it. He was unhappy about the decision, but felt it was necessary to save lives.

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Dalia Banks · Answer 1

The right answer is A. He was opposed to the decision because he believed Japan was ready to surrender. According to Truman's Memoirs: Years of Decisions (1955), Leahy had stated in 1945 to President Truman: "That is the biggest fool thing we have ever done. The atomic bomb will never go off, and I speak as an expert in explosives."

Nolan Mullen · Answer 2

A.) he was opposed to the decision because he believed Japan was ready to surrender