rogue49

Sorry, guy...I did a whole historical report on this particular aspect,
the General who made the case to the President,
and did an oral discussion and debate on this exact issue.
With a teacher who initially was on the side you are currently,
I turned around the whole class...and received an A+
with a bonus on the conclusion.

BTW...I went in to this report thinking the same way you do,
I came out with a different view after reviewing the literal history.

I've got my facts and stats down...the Japanese would have lost WAY more otherwise,
and the timing & politics of everything at that time period made the case.

Not to say the least, we were under the gun because the Russians were driving down from Mongolia into China, etc.
and taking more land everyday...it was also for this reason to expedite the surrender of Japan.

I tell you what...I'll find my report...you do about a half a semester's research like I did,
and we'll compare notes.

But until then...try living in the shoes of those dealing with the war,
sometimes despite your best desires...you have to make a severe decision.

Like cutting off a leg to have a person from infection...etc.
Or taking down a mentally sick man who's endangering others.
Ideals are nice...but reality just gets in the way sometimes.