On use of radiation effects as a force multiplier for atomic bombs used on Japan. Citing Truman and the Hiroshima Cult, by Robert P. Newman, page 119.
[15] Barton J. Bernstein, "Eclipsed by Hiroshima and Nagasaki" International Security 15 (Spring 1991): 161; Marc Gallichio, "After Nagasaki: General Marshall's Plan for Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Japan," Prologue 23 (Winter 1991): 396-404.
[16] Bernstein, Barton, ed. The Atomic Bomb: The Critical Issues. Boston: Little, Brown, 1976. Page 168.
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Plans for tactical use of atomic bombs in proximity to American troops show complete disregard for radioactive effects of early bombs. Barton Bernstein and Mac Gallicchio have reconstructed General Marshall's plans for battlefield us of bombs that were to be ready in November for the invasion of Kyushu. One bomb would be exploded at a height of 1,800 feet. It could "wipe out resistance over an area 2000 feet in diameter ... paralyze it seriously over an area five miles in diameter..." Damaging effects of radiation?None: " ... we thin we could troops through the area immediately, preferably by motor but on foot if desired."[15] There was consideration of tactical use of atomic bombs right up the the Japanese surrender. General Marshall recalled in 1957 that he had planned to use nine atomic bombs, three for each of the three army corps scheduled to land on Kyushu. [This in addition to the one already dropped. OP] One bomb was to dropped in each crops area right in the path of the American invaders, shortly before they wen ashore [16]. ..." |
[15] Barton J. Bernstein, "Eclipsed by Hiroshima and Nagasaki" International Security 15 (Spring 1991): 161; Marc Gallichio, "After Nagasaki: General Marshall's Plan for Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Japan," Prologue 23 (Winter 1991): 396-404.
[16] Bernstein, Barton, ed. The Atomic Bomb: The Critical Issues. Boston: Little, Brown, 1976. Page 168.
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