Clear Conscience: The Atom Bomb Vs. the Super Holocaust

by Raymond G. Davis, Dan Winn

The dropping of the atomic bomb to end WWII has been considered one of the most significant events of mankind. In Clear Conscience, readers are given new insight as to the necessity, humanity, and wisdom behind President Harry Truman's decision to use the bomb. Three key questions are asked: 1) Would the Japanese have surrendered without the bomb?2) Did the bomb save more lives than it took?3) Should Americans have doubts about the correctness of this action?

133 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1999

About the author

Raymond Gilbert "Ray" Davis was a United States Marine Corps four-star-general who had served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Davis was decorated several times, he was awarded the Navy Cross during World War II and the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. While serving as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, he retired with over 33 years service in the Marine Corps on March 31, 1972.

General Davis had a close association with Marine Corps legend, Chesty Puller, having served with General Puller on Guadalcanal during World War II and in Korea during the Korean War. A middle school was built and named the "General Ray Davis Middle School", in 2006, in Conyers, Georgia, near Stockbridge, where he had resided.

Reviews

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world has overlooked Japan's actions during WWII. This book reminds us why the U.S. policy to end the war was as intense as it was. I would read this in conjunction with Japan at War and The Rape of Nanking.