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Hiroshima and Nagasaki

1945 CE 3 min read · 5 min listen

Two atomic bombs vaporize two Japanese cities in three days. Over 200,000 people die. Japan surrenders. The nuclear age begins.

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The Setup

It's the summer of 1945, and the world is still on fire. World War II rages on, with the Allies closing in on victory in Europe but the Pacific theater proving to be a different beast.

Japan, despite being battered by relentless bombing campaigns and naval blockades, remains defiant. The U.S. is searching for a decisive blow to end the war once and for all.

Enter the Manhattan Project: a top-secret U.S. initiative to develop the deadliest weapon the world has ever seen — the atomic bomb. Little Boy and Fat Man are ready for their debut.

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Key Takeaways

  • The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked the dawn of the nuclear age.
  • Over 200,000 people died, many instantly, others from the aftermath of radiation.
  • Emperor Hirohito's surrender speech ended World War II.
  • The bombings remain a controversial decision, debated for their ethical implications.
  • Survivors, known as hibakusha, have become advocates for nuclear disarmament.

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