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That's why the author lists a number of examples from roughly the same time period (or earlier e.g. Lincoln/McClellan) as a means of comparison. It's anecdotal
by bjhoops1 13y ago
That's why the author lists a number of examples from roughly the same time period (or earlier e.g. Lincoln/McClellan) as a means of comparison. It's anecdotal, to be sure, but then again this is history, not science.
- yohui 13y agoThe two examples given were of a singular leader responding to something that called for immediate action. The Japanese were hardly in a position to strike back against the atomic bomb. In the absence of an obvious response, it's not surprising that it took time for their leaders, a group, to come to a decision to surrender, considering their culture and society. (I do agree that the role of the Soviets is indeed underplayed, but in its desire to make a point the article overreaches.)