Originally Posted by Winged Wheeler

USMCFLYR:

I understand the logic of targeting facilities and people in a war against a state with a modern industrial economy--it was taught ad nauseum at the Zoo. According to that logic both of these cities qualified as legitimate military targets. I accept that but, I remain unconvinced that there weren't other, more essential, military assets that could have been targeted.

I recognize that people of good conscience are certain that I am wrong and that Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the right targets. I accept that. That bell can't be un-rung.

WW