It is 1952. A new president, Eisenhower, has been elected in the US. Your task is to write a report for him on what lessons the United States can learn from the war. Your report should advise the President on:
The United States can learn from the Korean War that communism is spreading and that the United States is not ready for a war with the soviet union and their allies. China, after being taken over by the Soviets, had become involved with communism. Since communism was spreading, the US initiated a war that they were not ready to undertake. We must learn that we can not under estimate other countries. We under estimated the Chinese and they then joined the Korean War.
The US did have aims in Korea. The US wanted to remove North Korean troops from South Korea and this was able to happen thanks to the UN. The US kept pushing and then later on got pushed back because of their ambition. Even though we got pushed back, the UN helped the US achieve the first goal which was remove the North Koreans from South Korea.
The person who allowed the US to invade North Korea, and the one who underestimated the Chinese, was General MacArthur. He had made these decisions on his own and should have listened to Truman but had decided otherwise. He pushed too far past the boarder and should have stopped when he successfully removed the North Koreans from South Korea. Since he was not listening and made very dangerous decisions, he was removed from the role of Commander.
In the North Korean war there was a total of 1.4 billion casualties. Most of the casualties were on North Korea and Chinas side. The UN and the US had the least amount of casualties with 34500 deaths.
The US did successfully remove North Korean troops from south korea but the US has many other things to worry about. We need to make sure we do not underestimate other countries and make sure we are prepared. We were not prepared for the North Korean war. We need to make sure we understand that communism is spreading and they have many allies that make them strong.
Showing posts with label Truman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Truman. Show all posts
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Dropping the Atomic Bomb
1. What factors have affected viewpoints on Truman's decision?
There were many factors that affected the viewpoints on Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan. One of them was that when Truman received details of a secret Japanese signal, that showed the Japanese military were very determined to fight. Truman decided to use the bomb but only as a normal weapon. The bomb also tested that if it was set off no country could recovover from the impact. Truman then divided that invading japan would be dangerous and could kill alot of lives of American, but he knew that the atomic bomb would be the best decision.
2. Do you think he made the right decision? Give your reasons.
I do believe that Truman made the right decision by dropping the atomic bomb because it saved any americans lives because if america decided to invade instead of drop the bomb many americans would have died or go seriously injured. I believe it was the right decision to make because since Truman was new in office he had to think of the people and dropping the bomb saved many soldiers lives. Also, dropping the atomic bomb ended the war. If we had no dropped the bomb we would have been in war still and dropping the bomb made it so that the war ended.
There were many factors that affected the viewpoints on Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan. One of them was that when Truman received details of a secret Japanese signal, that showed the Japanese military were very determined to fight. Truman decided to use the bomb but only as a normal weapon. The bomb also tested that if it was set off no country could recovover from the impact. Truman then divided that invading japan would be dangerous and could kill alot of lives of American, but he knew that the atomic bomb would be the best decision.
2. Do you think he made the right decision? Give your reasons.
I do believe that Truman made the right decision by dropping the atomic bomb because it saved any americans lives because if america decided to invade instead of drop the bomb many americans would have died or go seriously injured. I believe it was the right decision to make because since Truman was new in office he had to think of the people and dropping the bomb saved many soldiers lives. Also, dropping the atomic bomb ended the war. If we had no dropped the bomb we would have been in war still and dropping the bomb made it so that the war ended.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
War in the Pacific
1. What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway was important because it was a turning point in the war. America had the upper hand in the battle and they caught Japan with their planes still on the decks of the carriers. Japan lost 4 aircraft carriers, a cruiser, and 250 planes. America after started island hoping and getting their territories back.
2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
The strategy that the united states adopted in fighting Japan was island hoping. Island hoping is when they would go from one island to another and take over and go towards japan.
3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
The Japanese fought so hard on Iwo Jima because it held 20700 Japanese troops. If America had successfully won the battle on Iwo Jima, that would mean they would have one more obstacle then they would be able to bomb japan.
4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
The allies believed that Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan because the battle cost thousands of American lives, and it was a very long battle. Americans realized that the invasion of Japan would cost them even more lives of American soldiers and would be more of a challenge then Okinawa.
5. What was the Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was a secret development of the atomic bomb led by General Leslie Groves and by American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer. This was where they tested the atomic bomb, which ended successfully.
6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
President Truman decided to drop the atomic bombs on Japan because he believed this was the only way to end the war with them. He warned Japan that he would if they didn't surrender and so he had no choice but to drop it.
The Battle of Midway was important because it was a turning point in the war. America had the upper hand in the battle and they caught Japan with their planes still on the decks of the carriers. Japan lost 4 aircraft carriers, a cruiser, and 250 planes. America after started island hoping and getting their territories back.
2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
The strategy that the united states adopted in fighting Japan was island hoping. Island hoping is when they would go from one island to another and take over and go towards japan.
3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
The Japanese fought so hard on Iwo Jima because it held 20700 Japanese troops. If America had successfully won the battle on Iwo Jima, that would mean they would have one more obstacle then they would be able to bomb japan.
4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
The allies believed that Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan because the battle cost thousands of American lives, and it was a very long battle. Americans realized that the invasion of Japan would cost them even more lives of American soldiers and would be more of a challenge then Okinawa.
5. What was the Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was a secret development of the atomic bomb led by General Leslie Groves and by American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer. This was where they tested the atomic bomb, which ended successfully.
6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
President Truman decided to drop the atomic bombs on Japan because he believed this was the only way to end the war with them. He warned Japan that he would if they didn't surrender and so he had no choice but to drop it.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
War for Europe and North Africa - Part II
6. What was D-Day?
D-Day was June 6th 1944. D-Day was when 3 millions British, American and Canadian troops gatherd together with montains of military equipment and supplies. They were going to attack Normandy in northern france. D-Day was the first of the invasion and shortortly after midnight, three divisions parachuted down behind german lines.
7. What happened at the Battle of the Bulge?
At the Battle of Buldge america caotured its first Germany town, then Hitler responded by ordering his troops to break through the allies lines and to recapture the Belgium port of Antwerp. This created the Battle of the Bulge. The battle of bulge got the name "bulge" becuase eight germany tanks divisions broke through the weak american defenses and drove 60 miles into the allies terrirotie.
8. What did Allied troops find in Germany?
When the Allies troops went to Germany they found horrid Nazi death camps.
9. What happened to Hitler? What happened to F.D. Roosevelt? Who became U.S.
President?
Hitler killed himself after realizing that this was the end for him. Roosevelt soon after had a stroke and died, and Harry S truman was elected as 33rd president.
D-Day was June 6th 1944. D-Day was when 3 millions British, American and Canadian troops gatherd together with montains of military equipment and supplies. They were going to attack Normandy in northern france. D-Day was the first of the invasion and shortortly after midnight, three divisions parachuted down behind german lines.
7. What happened at the Battle of the Bulge?
At the Battle of Buldge america caotured its first Germany town, then Hitler responded by ordering his troops to break through the allies lines and to recapture the Belgium port of Antwerp. This created the Battle of the Bulge. The battle of bulge got the name "bulge" becuase eight germany tanks divisions broke through the weak american defenses and drove 60 miles into the allies terrirotie.
8. What did Allied troops find in Germany?
When the Allies troops went to Germany they found horrid Nazi death camps.
9. What happened to Hitler? What happened to F.D. Roosevelt? Who became U.S.
President?
Hitler killed himself after realizing that this was the end for him. Roosevelt soon after had a stroke and died, and Harry S truman was elected as 33rd president.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)