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Rotter, Andrew J. Hiroshima: The World’s Bomb. New York: Oxford University Press, 2007. The choice to use an atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were two of the biggest decisions that were made in the twentieth century and the effects were felt all around the world. Andrew J. Rotter, the author, â€Å"Hiroshima: The World’s Bomb† is a Professor of History at Colgate University who specialized in recent US history and the Vietnam War. He has also written on United State-Asian relations during the twentieth century, including the books, â€Å"The Path to Vietnam† and â€Å"Comrades at Odds: India and the United States.† Rotter writes this book to make the argument that the creations of the atomic bomb was not just an America inventions, but rather a world wide effort that developed over decades, even if many people did not know what their discoveries and hard work would be used for. This book was written in a very clear and concise manner that allow ed for someone, like myself, who does not have a background in nuclear physics, to understand how the making of the atomic bomb was an international effort. Rotter breaks down the scientific development of the atomic bomb in a manner that is very easy to follow and as he describes each step he is also proving that the whole world helped to evolve the science that lead to the bomb. I do not know about other people, but when I think about the development of the atomic bomb I do not think of countries like Germany, New Zealand, or AustriaShow MoreRelatedThe Atomic Bomb On Hiroshima929 Words   |  4 PagesOn August 6, 1945 America dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshim, Japan with devastatingly effective results. A few days later, Truman took to the radio to inform the American people of the incident in what is later recognized to be one of history’s most memorable speeches. The reason for the speech is obvious at first glance. America dropped a bomb on Japan, leveling a whole city and killing hundreds of thousands of people. Americans deserve an explanation for this attack and that’s exactlyRead MoreEssay about The Relationships Between Countries after World War Two918 Words   |  4 PagesCountries after World War II The atomic age, composed of complex and controversial issues, has forever changed our world and the way in which we live. Although peace rang out throughout the world September 2, 1945, the relationships between countries after World War II will never be the same. In 1939 there were four great powers in Europe: Germany, France, Italy, and Great Britain; and three outside Europe, Russia, the United States, and Japan (284 Gilbert). By the end of World War II inRead More The Atomic Bomb Human Beings and Nature Essay1625 Words   |  7 PagesThe Atomic Bomb Human Beings and Nature With the surrender of Germany on May 1, 1945, the United States and its allies were well on their way to winning World War II and resuming peace in Europe. Japan was the only country still in their path. American forces soon began capturing islands off the coast of Japan including Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Since the Japanese refused to surrender, the United States began planning a ground attack on Japans mainland. Many casualties for both sides wereRead MoreHiroshima-Nagasaki: Entering Into the Atomic Age Essay2153 Words   |  9 PagesOn August 6, 1945, in an attempt to bring an end to World War II, the United States dropped the world’s first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, a Japanese city and military center. Most of the population stood helpless in the open as the sighting of only three aircraft quickly caused a roaring of air raid warnings. The extraordinary event destroyed nearly two-thirds of the city and immediately killed tens of thousands of people, and tens of thous ands more died later from radiation exposure. Sixteen hours