The White Donkey (The Atomic Bomb) - Annotated Bibliography Example

Herken, Gregg. The winning weapon: The atomic bomb in the cold war, 1945-1950. Princeton University Press, 2014.

The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki had devastating effects not only on the city, but also in bearing of the war. The bomb was part of the Manhattan project that brought together both the American and Nazi scientists. Manhattan provided the ideal location for running of the secret project. After the defeat of Germany, Japan refused to surrender as expected. The dropping of the bomb was a retaliatory attack. The Japanese attacked the Pearl Harbor and destroyed American naval ships. The bomb wiped out close to 90 percent of the cities and the effects continue to date.

Feis, Herbert. The atomic bomb and the end of World War II. Princeton University Press, 2015.

The atomic bomb did not only cause serious damage to Japan, it did accelerate the war to the point of conclusion. The most famous of the bombings was the Hiroshima incident that wiped out a whole city. However, the second mission that saw the destruction of Nagasaki has not been publicized extensively. Dropping of the bomb incapacitated Japan and ensure that they did not pose any serious threat morally or militarily.

Furukawa, Kyoji, et al. "Longterm trend of thyroid cancer risk among Japanese atomicbomb survivors: 60 years after exposure." International journal of cancer 132.5 (2013): 1222-1226.

The bomb caused the ionization of the air and the ensuing radiation is credited for the high risk of contacting cancer among children and adolescents in some parts of Japan. The risk of cancer decreases sharply with the increase in the age of the supposed patients. Astonishingly, 36 percent of thyroid cancer cases are directly traceable to the radiation exposure of the atomic bomb. Notably, the probability or the risk of cancer reduces with the increase in age or time, meaning that the radiation is on the decrease.

Horowitz, Michael C., and Neil Narang. "Poor Mans atomic bomb? Exploring the relationship between weapons of mass destruction. Journal of Conflict Resolution 58.3 (2014): 509-535.

The formulation of policies requires the inclusion of all weapons of mass destruction thereby moving beyond just the atomic bomb. Nuclear weapons form part of weapons of mass destruction or the WMDs. The other classes of WMDs include but not limited to biological and chemical weapons. At the pursuit stage chemical, biological, and biological weapons function as complements and not substitutes as initially thought. In certain cases, countries that pursue a given class of weapons are reluctant to use them. In addition, such countries are often willing to give up the weapons.

Delgado, James P. "After crossroads: the fate of the atomic bomb target fleet." Journal of Maritime Archaeology 11.1 (2016): 25-31.

The effects of the atomic bomb are quite devastating. The fact that the radiation take generation for the effects to subsides magnifies the archaeological legacy that the weapon leaves behind after detonation. Atomic test in the Bikini Atoll had great negative effects in the area that include various shipwrecks. The shipwrecks currently leave behind a unique marine landscape that testifies to the naval aspects of the world wars. The loss of marine life at the time of the nuclear tests was remarkable. Some marine creatures were deformed while others had their genes permanently altered.

White House Press Release on Hiroshima. Statement by the President of the United States. Accessed from http://www.atomicarchive.com/Docs/Hiroshima/PRHiroshima.shtml

The statement by the president acknowledged the fact that American planes dropped bombs at two Japanese cities namely Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The action was in response to Japans aggression at the American naval base at the Pearl Harbor. The American president was certain that the power in the bomb would decimate the enemy and destroy their resolve to the point of surrender. The atomic bomb was seemingly the battle of the laboratories and the mind that the US won. Proper use of the bomb in subduing the enemy would guarantee peace and promote respect among humanity. Proper application of the new technology was significant in protecting the American borders and fostering global peace.

Burr, William. The Atomic Bomb and the end of the World War II: A Collection of the Primary Sources. Accessed from https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB162/index.htm

Contrary to popular belief, the Japanese did not surrender immediately after the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It took another six years and the soviet intervention for force them to surrender. Various prominent personalities questioned the necessity of the American action and the long-term implications on human life, global diplomacy, and politics. The use of the atomic nuclear weapon was the worst method to avert the Japanese invasion since other options such as airstrikes and the use of the navy would be quite effective. The use of the atomic diplomacy destroyed lives and caused incurable disease for centuries. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought forth conspiracy theories and debates questioning the validity of such methods in subduing the enemy in times of war.

Shalett, Sidney. First Atomic bomb Dropped on Japan; missile is Equal to 20, 000 Tons of TNT; Truman Warns

Foe of a Rain of Ruin. The New York Times. New York

The bomb dropped over two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki would certainly cause unimaginable damage not only to the humans but to the environment as well. A nuclear bomb has the capability of causing an earthquake since its power is beyond anything on earth. The bomb was dropped after a series of warnings to Japan. President Truman said that action was justified since it sought to protect the US and its global interests.

BBC. US Drops Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima. London. UK. Accessed from http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/6/newsid_3602000/3602189.stm

United States aircraft dropped the first bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. President Harry Truman announced the news and warned that further devastation would follow if Japan or her allies attempted to attack the US or its global interests. The assessment of the damage caused was not possible but a huge cloud of dust covered the city. The president further asserted the bomb harnessed the fundamental power of the universe.

Doherty, Jack. US Drops the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. The Daily News. Accessed from http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/u-s-drops-atomic-bomb-hiroshima-1945-article-1.2286808

The United States dropped the most terrible and destructive weapon, the atomic bomb, on Japan. American president, Harry Truman, further warned the Japanese to either surrender or suffer complete annihilation. The bomb was the result of the secretive Manhattan project. The only known damage was the rising cloud of dust that meant that nothing really survived unscathed from the city of Hiroshima. Japan did not surrender immediately. The secretary of war, Stimson, warned that more devastation would follow if Japan refused to surrender.

Works cited

BBC. US Drops Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima. London. UK. Accessed from http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/6/newsid_3602000/3602189.stm

Burr, William. The Atomic Bomb and the end of the World War II: A Collection of the Primary Sources. Accessed from https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB162/index.htm

Delgado, James P. "After crossroads: the fate of the atomic bomb target fleet." Journal of Maritime Archaeology 11.1 (2016): 25-31.

Doherty, Jack. US Drops the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. The Daily News. Accessed from http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/u-s-drops-atomic-bomb-hiroshima-1945-article-1.2286808

Feis, Herbert. The atomic bomb and the end of World War II. Princeton University Press, 2015.

Foe of a Rain of Ruin. The New York Times. Accessed from http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/big/0806.html

Furukawa, Kyoji, et al. "Longterm trend of thyroid cancer risk among Japanese atomicbomb survivors: 60 years after exposure." International journal of cancer 132.5 (2013): 1222-1226.

Herken, Gregg. The winning weapon: The atomic bomb in the cold war, 1945-1950. Princeton University Press, 2014.

Horowitz, Michael C., and Neil Narang. "Poor Mans atomic bomb? Exploring the relationship between weapons of mass destruction. Journal of Conflict Resolution 58.3 (2014): 509-535.

Shalett, Sidney. First Atomic bomb Dropped on Japan; missile is Equal to 20, 000 Tons of TNT; Truman Warns

White House Press Release on Hiroshima. Statement by the President of the United States. Accessed from http://www.atomicarchive.com/Docs/Hiroshima/PRHiroshima.shtml