4 ms·
> Also, the one time when they used their nukes offensively that was actually to save lives. That's contradicted by the historical record. US intelligence beli
by xtian 4y ago
> Also, the one time when they used their nukes offensively that was actually to save lives.
That's contradicted by the historical record. US intelligence believed that Japan was ready to surrender. The goal of using the nukes was to intimidate the Soviet Union.