27. The fighting here \& at other key places helped influence US decision to use atomic weapons. 28. What Chamberlin did to avoid war, which at first was praised.

The fighting in places like Hiroshima and Nagasaki played a crucial role in showcasing the devastating power of atomic weapons, leading to the end of World War II. The bombings not only forced Japan's surrender but also changed global military strategies and international relations forever, as countries began to fear the potential of nuclear warfare, leading to an arms race during the Cold War. Neville Chamberlain’s strategy of appeasement towards Adolf Hitler in the 1930s was initially seen as a diplomatic triumph. By allowing Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, he aimed to prevent a larger conflict, but this policy ultimately backfired, revealing the dangers of giving in to aggression and leading to widespread criticism as World War II unfolded.