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According to the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the population in Japan in October 1940 was estimated to be 73,114,308; in November 1945 the population was estimated at 71,998,104. Japan was visibly a thriving country that was hit very hard by the bombing.

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How many died from atomic bombs in Japan?

The atomic bomb "Little Boy" that hit Hiroshima August 6, 1945 killed between 130,000 and 150,000 including later deaths due to radiation poisoning. "Fat Man", which fell on Nagasaki August 9, 1945 killed around 39,000 with the initial blast and a total 0f 60,000 to 80,000 counting related deaths attributed to radiation poisoning.


How do the civilian casualties in Dresden compare with that of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

The civilian casualties in Dresden, Germany, during the Allied bombing in February 1945 are estimated to be between 25,000 and 35,000, while the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 resulted in an estimated 140,000 and 74,000 deaths, respectively, by the end of that year. While Dresden's toll was significant, the immediate and long-term effects of the atomic bombs caused far greater destruction and loss of life. Additionally, the context of these bombings differs; Dresden was targeted as part of conventional warfare, whereas Hiroshima and Nagasaki were specific targets for nuclear warfare, marking a pivotal moment in military history.


What event led to the most deaths in a single day during World War 2?

The atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki or Hiroshima.


What casualties did Japanese suffer after the US dropped two atomic bombs on japan?

Hiroshima (Aug. 6, 1945):70,000 die instantlyAfter two days, the approximate total number of deaths recorded was 180,000 (this does not include deaths from radiation)Nagasaki (Aug. 9, 1945):70,000 die total


Did America kill more Japanese than Nazi Germany killed Jewish people?

AnswerThe 30-Million is too high for the two nuclear bombs. Here are some estimates for the death toll at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In 1946, the Manhattan Engineer District published a study that concluded that 66,000 people were killed at Hiroshimaout of a population of 255,000.The Committee for the Compilation of Materials on Damage Caused by the Atomic Bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki estimated in 1978 that 346,000-356,000 people were present in Hiroshima at the time of the bombings, with fatalities of "some 200,000".Casualty estimates for immediate deaths in Hiroshima range from 40,000 to 75,000. Total deaths by the end of 1945 may have reached 80,000. (reference Wikipedia)

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Deaths caused by nuclear bombs?

See atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki


What has caused the most deaths at one time?

10 mIlli0n japanese. A+0mic bombing in HIroshima, Japan.


What were the long term effects of the atomic bombs on the people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Within the first two to four months of the bombings, the acute effects killed 90,000-166,000 people in Hiroshima and 60,000-80,000 in Nagasaki,[1] with roughly half of the deaths in each city occurring on the first day.Within the first two to four months of the bombings, the acute effects killed 90,000-166,000 people in Hiroshima and 60,000-80,000 in Nagasaki,[1] with roughly half of the deaths in each city occurring on the first day.


What is the total count of people died in Nagasaki and Hiroshima atomic bombings?

In Nagasaki immediate deaths range from 40,000 to 75,000. Total deaths by the end of 1945 may have reached 80,000. In Hiroshima 70,000--80,000 people, or about 30% of the population of Hiroshima were killed by the blast and resultant firestorm, and another 70,000 injured. Over 90% of the doctors and 93% of the nurses in Hiroshima were killed or injured. Most had been in the downtown area which received the greatest damage.


What famous bombing incidents in Japan have led to a negative attitude towards nuclear power?

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that was done to stop the needless American deaths in a war that started with a sneak attack by Japan on the Hawaiian islands.


How many died from atomic bombs in Japan?

The atomic bomb "Little Boy" that hit Hiroshima August 6, 1945 killed between 130,000 and 150,000 including later deaths due to radiation poisoning. "Fat Man", which fell on Nagasaki August 9, 1945 killed around 39,000 with the initial blast and a total 0f 60,000 to 80,000 counting related deaths attributed to radiation poisoning.


How do the civilian casualties in Dresden compare with that of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

The civilian casualties in Dresden, Germany, during the Allied bombing in February 1945 are estimated to be between 25,000 and 35,000, while the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 resulted in an estimated 140,000 and 74,000 deaths, respectively, by the end of that year. While Dresden's toll was significant, the immediate and long-term effects of the atomic bombs caused far greater destruction and loss of life. Additionally, the context of these bombings differs; Dresden was targeted as part of conventional warfare, whereas Hiroshima and Nagasaki were specific targets for nuclear warfare, marking a pivotal moment in military history.


How did japan suffer from the bombings?

They killed an estimated 246,000 people, forced the rebuilding of two large cities (Hiroshima and Nagasaki), caused an uprise in the number of deaths from cancer and leukemia due to radiation from nuclear fallout and forced the Japanese to surrender to the Allied powers.


What event led to the most deaths in a single day during World War 2?

The atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki or Hiroshima.


What casualties did Japanese suffer after the US dropped two atomic bombs on japan?

Hiroshima (Aug. 6, 1945):70,000 die instantlyAfter two days, the approximate total number of deaths recorded was 180,000 (this does not include deaths from radiation)Nagasaki (Aug. 9, 1945):70,000 die total


Did America kill more Japanese than Nazi Germany killed Jewish people?

AnswerThe 30-Million is too high for the two nuclear bombs. Here are some estimates for the death toll at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In 1946, the Manhattan Engineer District published a study that concluded that 66,000 people were killed at Hiroshimaout of a population of 255,000.The Committee for the Compilation of Materials on Damage Caused by the Atomic Bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki estimated in 1978 that 346,000-356,000 people were present in Hiroshima at the time of the bombings, with fatalities of "some 200,000".Casualty estimates for immediate deaths in Hiroshima range from 40,000 to 75,000. Total deaths by the end of 1945 may have reached 80,000. (reference Wikipedia)


Who many people died in the bombing in nagasaki?

Two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan when they ignored the peace ultimaed from the Potsdam Convension. The bombs killed as many as 140,000 people in Hiroshima and 80,000 in Nagasaki by the end of 1945,] with roughly half of those deaths occurring on the days of the bombings. Amongst these, 15-20% died from injuries or the combined effects of flash burns, trauma, and radiation burns. Most of the dead were civilians.