140 Days to Hiroshima - by David Dean Barrett (Paperback)

The 140 Days to Hiroshima book is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical events leading up to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

With detailed accounts of secret strategy sessions, fierce debates, looming assassinations, and planned invasions, this book provides a comprehensive and balanced review of the evidence surrounding Truman's decision to use atomic weapons against Japan in August 1945.

The author shrewdly integrates essential military realities with domestic cross currents affecting leaders on both sides of the Pacific, creating a gripping narrative that draws readers in from page one.

By capturing both sides of the conflict, Barrett generates drama despite the inevitability of the book's conclusion, making it an important and thought-provoking read.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of one of the most pivotal moments in modern history.