the atomic bombing of Japan The

Documents on the order to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima Discussions at Potsdam on the use of the weapon. The written order for the use of the atomic bomb against Japanese cities was drafted by General Groves. President Truman and Secretary of War Stimson approved the order at Potsdam. From the diary of H H Arnold (Libr of Congress: General Hap Arnold papers) From the diary of H H Arnold (Libr of Congress: General Hap Arnold papers, box 272) July 18, 1945 : Lunch.

During lunch word came in that Secretary of War wanted to see Marshall and me. He had cable of successful test of S-1 [atomic bomb at Alamogordo] — 200 miles and 50 miles . From the diary of H H Arnold (Libr of Congress: General Hap Arnold papers) Jul 22, 1945: ‘[STIMSON] had me for hour before lunch on super bombing. Where, why and what effects. I told him I would get up a recommendation. Am sending Stone