[Ryzorian]

Siokan; the US and Japan went at each other full measure, it was ugly all around. Both sides did horrible things to each other. However, I think it also helped us see each other more clearly. We both saw what we were willing to do, what we were willing to endure, and what we were willing to sacrifice for our cause.

Dogsbody70; They wanted cities as yet unmared by the firebombing, it's why they chose the ones they did, though I think one was a secondary target in case the primary was clouded over. That way they could 1, see what type of damage the weapon itself did and 2, demonstrate to Japan's leaders that same message.