The Bombing of Hiroshima Hiroshima‚ Japan (1945)‚ a city of industrial wealth and military significance‚ was destroyed by the first nuclear bomb on August 6‚ 1945. Hiroshima was a city that was mainly untouched by the American nightly bombings. A community that carried about as if the war was elsewhere became the center of attention as a mushroom cloud rose above the city on that unforgettable morning. As an American‚ I am unsure of my thoughts concerning this matter‚ but as a human being‚ the
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in 1868.[5] Hiroshima served as the capital of Hiroshima Domain during the Tokugawa period. [edit]Imperial period Hiroshima Commercial Museum 1915 After the han was abolished in 1871‚ the city became the capital of Hiroshima prefecture. Hiroshima became a major urban center during the imperial period as the Japanese economy shifted from primarily rural to urban industries. During 1870s‚ one of the seven government-sponsored English language schools was established in Hiroshima.[6] Ujina Harbor
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On August 5th‚ 1945 Hiroshima was a thriving city. It was known as the “key transportation hub” to the rest of the world. Hiroshima and Nagasaki were such thriving cities where the people were all family oriented. On that day‚ 350‚000 citizens of Hiroshima went to bed thinking tomorrow would be just like it was a normal day. They would get ready for work‚ did what they had to do for the next day. On August 6th in the year 1945‚ everything changed. The American army dropped a bomb that destroyed the
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Hiroshima Picture starting off a normal day‚ cleaning medical tools or being a high schooler driving a bus filled with other people going to work or running errands. Gazing up into the sky and seeing an airplane was common whether the plane was from home or from the enemies. The initial thought for this promiscuous plane is that the military is practicing with aircrafts. However‚ when this aircraft drops a peculiar object‚ the thought changes into an enemy plane bombing us. Then the next thing the
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American Media Coverage of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings On August 6‚ 1945‚ an atomic bomb was dropped over the city of Hiroshima in Japan‚ to be followed by a second bomb over the city of Nagasaki‚ three days later‚ by the American military. The fatal consequences of the dropping the world’s first atomic bombs (with power equivalent to 20‚000 tons of TNT explosives) over these cities‚ the mass destruction and loss of life‚ both short term as well as long term was magnanimous. The reportage
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“The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a necessary evil to end the Second World War.” To what extent do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer. I agree with the statement to a large extent. World War II is known for acts of heroism on both sides‚ as well as controversial decisions. One major event that has long been debated was the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The political landscape before the bomb was dropped prevented a Japanese surrender. The war would
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Mitchell September Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki World War II had been going on for over two years and the U.S. was staying in isolationism. But on December 7‚ 1941 Japan launched an attack on Pearl Harbor. After this The United States declared war on Japan. On August 6‚ 1945‚ little boy‚ the first atomic bomb ever used in war was dropped on the city of Hiroshima. This resulted in 70‚000-80‚000 people died immediately and another 70‚000 were injured. Hiroshima at the time was
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first country to use an atomic bomb on another country‚ and the U.S. is still the only country to have ever used an atomic bomb. The U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima‚ Japan on August 6‚ 1945 and dropped another atomic bomb on Nagasaki‚ Japan on August 9‚ 1945. 70‚000 died instantly in Hiroshima and 80‚000 died instantly in Nagasaki. Even though the U.S. destroyed many Japanese lives the atomic bombing of Hiroshima was the right decision. However dropping the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki was
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On August 6‚ 1945‚ an atomic bomb dubbed “Little Boy” was dropped on Hiroshima and was followed by another‚ named “Fat Boy” at Nagasaki three days later in an attempt by the United States to end WWII. Germany had been defeated and the allied forces were sure to win the war. The main concern was how to defeat Japan. Japan surrendered unconditionally on August 14th‚ 1945. President Truman’s decision to use the bombs is often criticized given that the effects of an atomic bomb are so devastating and
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city of Hiroshima with the newly developed atomic bomb. The effects of the atomic bombing at Hiroshima left the city and its inhabitants in a different state from prior to the attack. When the American bomb detonated over Hiroshima‚ its strength was catastrophic
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