Prompt and Utter Destruction
J. Samuel Walker
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Prompt and Utter Destruction
Published
2009
Publisher
ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited
Pages
348
ISBN-13
9780369304315
Description
In this concise account of why America used atomic bombs against Japan in 1945, J. Samuel Walker analyzes the reasons behind President Truman's most controversial decision. Delineating what was known and not known by American leaders at the time, Walker evaluates the options available for ending the war with Japan. In this new edition, Walker incorporates a decade of new research--mostly from Japanese archives only recently made available--that provides fresh insight on the strategic considerations that led to dropping the bomb. From the debate about whether to invade or continue the conventional bombing of Japan to Tokyo's agonizing deliberations over surrender and the effects of both low- and high-level radiation exposure, Walker continues to shed light on one of the most earthshaking moments in history.
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How many pages are in Prompt and Utter Destruction?
This edition of Prompt and Utter Destruction has approximately 348 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Prompt and Utter Destruction?
For most readers, Prompt and Utter Destruction typically takes between 7h 15m and 4h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,000 words
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What is the word count of Prompt and Utter Destruction?
The estimated word count for Prompt and Utter Destruction is approximately 87,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Prompt and Utter Destruction?
Prompt and Utter Destruction was written by J. Samuel Walker.
When was Prompt and Utter Destruction published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.