I believe that the Americans were justified in using the atomic bomb during the Second World War. Thousands of lives were taken and millions of dollars worth the damage gave the United States reason to retaliate. Before being attacked, the United States were isolated and didn't want to be a part of the war, but were then given a reason to join. The addition of the Americans to the allied side turned the tide and helped end the expansion of Germany and Japan. .
It could be devised that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour for reasons dealing with trade issues. They believed that the United States was being ignorant by not trading oil resources with them and for this they sought revenge. I believe that the Japanese are in the wrong here because United States has the civil right not to trade with the Japanese. It could be interpreted that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour to create a safe trade-way across the Pacific Ocean and therefore, be able to supply their country with sufficient supplies for the war. If this was indeed a motive for the bombing of Pearl Harbour, then maybe they deserved what they got because the U.S had nothing to do with the war before the attack. Perhaps they could have traded with other nations, instead of disputing with the most powerful nation on the globe. .
During December 7, 1941, 2403 Americans lost their lives. Aside from this horrific number of innocent people, three battleships had been sunk as well as 2/3 of the air force had been eradicated. When the dust had cleared, only sixteen serviceable air force bombers were left standing. In comparison, during the raid, the Japanese only lost five midget submarines, and only twenty-six out of three hundred and sixty airplanes. The damages received by the Americans were highly unwarranted considering they were a nation wishing to be isolated and have nothing to do with the war. It would, however, been acceptable if a warning or declaration of war had been sent to the United States.
