Pictured above is President-to-be Eisenhower commanding troops. What was the wisest strategic decision in WWII, and what was the most questionable? As you write your response remember to use the ASSERTION-EVIDENCE model. This makes for a strong argument on the coming AP exam.
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I believe the invasion of Normandy, or D-Day was one of the wisest US decisions in WW2 because it lead to the ending of the war. "The invasion of Normandy allowed the Allied forces to get their soldiers back on the European mainland and to start defeating German opposition and Nazi tyranny." (found online)The most questionable decision would have to be the dropping of the atomic bomb on the Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Although it forced the Japanese to surrender it was at the expense of hundreds of thousands of civilians.
The most wisest stragetic decision was the concept and duty of the atomic bomb. Since it was used (by america) to quickly end ww2. Along with show Japan whose boss. With the atomic bomb America was now telling the world it was a force to be reconed with. Although I believe in the idea of the bomb I do believe the DNA of the bomb was a questionable one. Many people may argue that the US bombing Japan was harsh even though it was Germany who was building a bomb. People must relize that America has deep resentment againt Japan along with pearl habor and it's struggle with them for China. But for America to set the bomb off on innocent people passing carcinogens into the air and into people's unborn is pushing it leaving this stragetic stragey questionable.
The wisest decision of the Americans in WWII was allying with British and especially the Russians. These allies had power in numbers, which helped them throughout the war. America’s most questionable tactic in the war was the dropping of the atomic bomb on the Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It forced the Japanese to surrender as it was at the expense of hundreds of thousands of civilians and also marked the beginning of the cold war. However, it was the morality of such brutal tactics that has been questioned.
I think the most questionable decision the U.S. made was the dropping of the atomic bomb. The attack on Japan was one with many flaws. I don't think the toll on the Japanese citizens was considered nor the total damage that could be caused. One of the smartest decisions the U.S. made was probably the D-day invasion like Diana said. The invasion was strategically able to force Hitler out of Germany and cause "the beginning of an end" to the Nazi. America's interference in Normandy was a victory.
I agreee with Diana, I feel the invasion of Normandy (D-Day) was one of the wisest decisions by the US in WWII. This attack was very organized and well planned out at the Tehran Conference. Although very bloody, it was executed well and was a great win for the Allies side and ultimately leeding to the freedom of Paris. This boosted morale for Allies side. The most questionable decision was the attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Although it quickly pushed Japan out the war it was a devestating event. Not only were the civilians affected by the atomic blasts, but the nuclear materials led to long term illnesses such as cancer. I feel it was over the top and the US couldve planned a lesss devestating way to eject Japan from the war.
The most strategic decision was the Allies decision not to assassinate Adolph Hitler. His bumbling interference in military decision making did more harm than good for much of the war. Or maybe the decision to win the war in Europe and building up the European theatre of war first, as opposed to building up in the Pacific and going after the Japanese first, was very wise. To do otherwise would have likely left the Soviets in contol of all of Europe if they had won the war before we were ready to step foot in Normandy, which would have been a good possibility if we had concentrated on the Pacific first. And i beieve the most questionable was japans decision to bomb pearl harbor instead of the USSR
The wisest decision that the US made in WWII was releasing the atomic bomb. This was the wisest decision that this country made because america not only released it once it did twice. Showing Japan that they were not going to be bullied, but show that they were superior or better. The most questionable decision was the atomic bomb because did america actually have to blow up the country to make a point. When the cold war was going on, they were almost about to enter war however they didn't. That shows that america can sit down with other countries and prove a point.
I think the wisest strategic decision in WWII was the Allies two front strategy. This strategy penetrated the enemies from both sides, essentially crashing in on them. Battle of the bulge was also a wise strategic decision because as a result it pushed German forces back and made them surrender. The most questionable strategy was the Japanese kamikaze bomb strategy. Kamikaze pilots were suicide bombers who strapped bombs to themselves and then launched at the enemy. I think this was questionable because the Japanese could have achieved the same aim and precision with their bombs without killing themselves in the process.
I believe that dropping the atomic bomb on Japan was the wisest strategic move that the U.S. made. Even though there were events, before the atomic bomb, that were strategic moves, the bomb was the final nail in the coffin of WWI. Granted the bomb did take many innocent lives, I don't believe that their goal was to kill all these people but rather create do much damage that Japan had no either choice but to give up. However putting Japanese-Americans in camps was the most questionable move. This decision may not have been much of a strategic plan but its actions are still very questionable. America was in a middle of a war against a country that also had concentration camps, I don't know why America thought it was a good idea to go along with those type of actions.
The wisest decision I believe was the Manhattan Project and the pursuit of the atomic bomb. For the Manhattan Project the US government authorized a top secret program of nuclear testing and development to catch up with Germany’s atomic power. Inspired by Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany the goal was to develop the world’s first atomic bomb before any other nation before the end of the war. The most questionable decision was to use it in the war.
I think that the wisest but also the most questionable decision was also the most controversial: the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. To have done otherwise would have led to a bloodbath on both sides with some estimates of over 1,000,000 dead on both sides. But it also led to death, in ways it may have save millions but it also killed many as well.
I agree with Rebecca and her opinion on the wisest decision of Americans during WWII. America was able to defeat Germany through the power of their allies; our force was stronger in strength and numbers. On the other hand, I find it questionable as to why the Germany decided to discontinue their nuclear plan. As far as I know, they were the ones who thought of the idea first before the Americans did. However, due to the budget issues, they decided to not enforce it. But according to my prior knowledge, Hitler wanted domination over Europe and the world therefore he was willing to do anything to acquire his vast empire plan for Germany. In other words, if Germany did continue their nuclear plan, then they would of win the war but because of a small issue like budgets, they decided to stop. This subject makes me wonder if the Germany really stops their plan because of the budgets, or if there’s any other reasoning behind their actions.
I believe that the wisest decision made by the US was The invasion on D-Day. This invasion cornered Hitler, the allies had Normandy crippled. They had an advantage in the air over France, they blocked railroads, and bombed gasoline plants. Hitler was ultimately forced out of Germany. His days as reigning as a dictator were numbered. The most questionable decision would have to be the dropping of the bomb. Yes, the bombs presented a quick and easy way to end the war, the Americans did not think of the hundreds of thousands of Japanese casualties. Inncoent civiilians were killed due to the initial dropping and radiation of the atomic bomb. This is why many question if the atomic bomb was justified, even though it was seen as an act if revenge by Americans back then.
Kelly Mancho
The wisest decision according to me is the atomic bomb, in the sense that it was strategic. Although the bomb anihilated numerous Japanees lives it accomplished its goal of acting as a warning and saving american soldiers from bloodshed had there been a battle. The questionable part arrives when one has to decide whether such a mass killing was neccessary to sent americas message. Over all it was a strategic move which America used as an opportunity to warn other countries of its capabilities.
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