Moral Judgements and Mass Killings in World War II.

DISCUSSION QUESTION

After reading the primary documented testimony on Nazism and Fascism andthe debate about dropping the atomic bomb, explain the differencesbetween fascist perpetrated genocides and the mass killing produced bythe atomic bombs. Do you think it is correct from a legal and moralpoint of view to consider both events war crimes? In your response,consider intent of the Nazis and the intent of Harry Truman. Considerthe time of the events, not just our moral sensibilities of today.