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I agree that the average japanese civilian did not deserve to die but by the same token neither did any civilians anywhere but the Japanese were given the option to surrender and refused. It would appear that to save face the Japanese government were prepared to allow countless others to lose their lives. The blame , if blame is being apportioned, lies entirely with the Japamese governmemt. I would hope that if the situation arose again the Allies would do the same thing and , while sadly condemning the inhabitants of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to a horrible death (is there any other sort) would save the lives of many many more innocents. As one who's Uncle died a lingering death from starvation and mistreatment on the Burma -Siam railway ,I find it very difficult to feel any sympathy for the Japanese nation while feeling lots for the innocent civilians , of all nationalities , who died ,it would appear , to save japanese face.
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