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Atomic bombs are dropped in Japan, WWII ends

Definition

Towards the end of World War II in August 1945, two atomic bombs were dropped by United States on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan causing massive destruction and loss of life. These bombings led directly to Japan’s surrender marking an end to World War II.

Analogy

Dropping atomic bombs is akin to playing your final trump card in a high-stakes game when all other strategies have failed or seem too costly. The impact is so devastating that it immediately ends the game.

Related terms

Manhattan Project: The U.S research project responsible for developing atomic bomb during World War II. Consider this as assembling a team of the best players to create a game-changing trump card.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The two Japanese cities where the atomic bombs were dropped. These are like the final targets on the game board.

Potsdam Declaration: An ultimatum issued by Allied forces calling for Japan's surrender in WWII. It's like giving your opponent one last chance to forfeit before you play your trump card.