Atomic Bomb Research Paper Intro - (Short Blog Post #2)
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August 6th, 1945, was a normal day in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagaski, nothing was unusual about the Americans flying above, air raids were common. The US usually sent planes above the island do reconnaissance. But then the whole mood shifted, as the planes swerved and diverted course, something they had never done before. Before the citizens knew what was truly happening above them an object came hurtling towards their feet. Then came a blinding flash and a massive explosion that incinerated miles of city and anything inside of them including themselves. If they were “lucky” enough to survive, the city became a living hell for the survivors. After the chaos and destruction from Atomic Bombs dissipated. Hiroshima and Nagasak were left in ruins, the United States had left a lasting impact by using the Atomic Bombs on Japan, the people and the country itself felt many lasting effects such in the short and long term. But, most Importantly the Atomic Bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were permanent impulsive solutions to a problem that could have been handled in a far better way. Due to this, it created a laundry list of problems for Japan that will be explained and show why Atomic bombs should never be put to use again. Based on eyewitness accounts the cities looked as if hell had overcome and engulfed the city, Hiroshima and Nagaski became unrecognizable to their inhabitants. Along with the city looking like hell on earth they were now confronted with an extensive laundry list of problems currently and which would arise in the future. The large majority of the issues caused by the Atomic Bomb would be physical injuries, such as broken bones, burns, etc. After physical injuries, psychological issues were a close second issue in the short and long term, the most common psychological issues were issues such as PTSD and depression. Finally Japan's environment and the and the economy were virtually erased off the map in an instant by the atomic bomb. Once again, the Atomic Bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were permanent impulsive solutions to a problem that could have been handled in a far better way. Due to this, it created a laundry list of problems that will be discussed and why Atomic bombs should never be used now.
Atomic bombs definitely left a devastating effect not only in Japan but also around the world. When we saw the amount of damage it can cause, I think many will hesitate to use it again. Your essay explains the list of problems clearly and thoroughly. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI like how you described how the bomb fell in the beginning of the paragraph as starting out in a normal day of planes flying past, and then the planes diverted course and dropped a bomb. The whole thing is easy to follow and you don't easy get bored of it. I personally agree with the post above as well and I think it also ultimately shifted the rules of war.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very compelling introduction. It makes me want to read more, because I don't know much about the atomic bomb incident in Japan. I can't wait to hear a little more about it during your presentation
ReplyDeleteAlthough I know that this isn't your full essay and that you probably discuss this later, I'm curious on what way you think would have been a better way to defeat the Japanese? The US had been fighting in the war a long time and it was necessary to end the war quickly to avoid it dragging on for many more years. Of course, atomic bombs have horrible repercussions, but why risk even greater loss on both sides from a drawn out war?
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your introduction. I like how you focused on the lasting effects of the atomic bomb. I haven't heard a lot about the aftermath of the bomb and how it is still an impact today.
ReplyDeleteWWII is something that I have been interested in for a while and a large part of it revolves around this event. I like how you mention the environmental aspects of the explosion. The risks of dropping another atomic bomb are too high to ignore.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great way to start of a research paper. The introduction is very intriguing and makes me want to read the rest of the paper. The way you started the introduction was very sticky and used a lot of imagery. World War II was a terrible war and an ending like the atomic bombs in Japan should have been avoided. Very interesting topic and I wish I could read more!
ReplyDeleteI have always heard about the political side of the WW2 nukes but I have never really heard much about its effects on the people and the environment of Japan. I personally don't think the nukes were necessary but they did end the war quickly. Still stinks that the effects are still felt today.
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