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What were the views of Admiral Leahy and Eisenhower regarding the use of atomic bombs on Japan?
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A) Both Leahy and Eisenhower argued that atomic bomb use was unnecessary. Leahy noted that Japan was near a conditional surrender and described the bomb as a “barbarous weapon,” while Eisenhower remarked that it “wasn’t necessary.”
B) Leahy argued that the atomic bomb was essential for ending the war swiftly, whereas Eisenhower believed it should have been used more extensively.
C) Leahy supported the use of atomic bombs to force a surrender, but Eisenhower maintained that Japan was too determined to surrender regardless of the bomb’s impact.
D) Both Leahy and Eisenhower advocated for further development and use of atomic bombs as the primary means of ensuring victory over Japan.

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**A) Both Leahy and Eisenhower argued that atomic bomb use was unnecessary. Leahy noted that Japan was near a conditional surrender and described the bomb as a “barbarous weapon,” while Eisenhower remarked that it “wasn’t necessary.”**

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