US B-29 bomber drops atomic bomb on Nagasaki, 9 August 1945

The transcript discusses the strategic air missions against Japan during World War II, highlighting the increased tonnage of bombs compared to Germany. It questions Japan's resilience before detailing the use of atomic bombs, which expedited Japan's surrender and saved American lives. The mission of the air forces, initiated four years prior, was successfully completed.

What was the primary goal of the bombing missions planned against Japan?

• To test new aircraft technology

• To surpass the bombing efforts on Germany

• To negotiate peace with Japan

• To support ground troops in Europe

In which month were the atomic bombs dropped on Japan?

• September

• August

• July

• June

What was the immediate effect of dropping the atomic bombs on Japan?

• It prolonged the war

• It led to Japan's surrender

• It had no significant impact

• It caused Germany to surrender

How long had the air force's mission been ongoing before it was accomplished?

• Two years

• Four years

• Five years

• Three years

What was the ultimate outcome of the air force's mission?

• It was postponed indefinitely

• It was accomplished successfully

• It was handed over to another division

• It was left incomplete