Prompt and Utter Destruction by J. Samuel Walker


ISBN
9781469628974
Published
Binding
Paperback
Pages
168
Dimensions
152 x 229mm

In this concise account of why America used atomic bombs against Japan in 1945, J. Samuel Walker analyzes the reasons behind President Truman's most controversial decision. Delineating what was known and not known by American leaders at the time, Walker evaluates the options available for ending the war with Japan. In this new edition, Walker incorporates a decade of new research--mostly from Japanese archives only recently made available--that provides fresh insight on the strategic considerations that led to dropping the bomb. From the debate about whether to invade or continue the conventional bombing of Japan to Tokyo's agonizing deliberations over surrender and the effects of both low- and high-level radiation exposure, Walker continues to shed light on one of the most earthshaking moments in history.

Rising above an often polemical debate, the third edition presents an accessible synthesis of previous work and new research to help make sense of the events that ushered in the atomic age.
EOFY 2025 Book Frenzy
62.89
RRP: $73.99
15% off RRP


This product is unable to be ordered online. Please check in-store availability.
Instore Price: $73.99
Enter your Postcode or Suburb to view availability and delivery times.

Other Titles by J. Samuel Walker


You might also like

The Nazis
Unknown
24.99
12.99
48% Off
The Fall Of Berlin
Anthony Tucker-Jones
34.99
14.99
57% Off
Mein Kampf
59.99
50.99
15% Off
History Of World War II
49.99
25.00
50% Off
The Choice
29.99
16.00
47% Off
Great Battles of WWII
24.99
9.99
60% Off
DDay Landings
24.99
9.99
60% Off
Always Remember Your Name
24.99
9.99
60% Off
The Story of the SS
24.99
9.99
60% Off

RRP refers to the Recommended Retail Price as set out by the original publisher at time of release.
The RRP set by overseas publishers may vary to those set by local publishers due to exchange rates and shipping costs.
Due to our competitive pricing, we may have not sold all products at their original RRP.