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No one will ever know for certain how many died as a result of the attack on Hiroshima. Some 70,000 people probably died as a result of initial blast, heat, and radiation effects. This included about twenty American airmen being held as prisoners in the city.

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How did the Hiroshima bombing affect unborn infants?

The two most frequently cited nuclear contamination events are the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Chernobyl meltdown. Babies exposed to the bomb's radiation while still in utero were found to have lower IQs, higher rates of mental disability, and impaired physical growth and development.


What secret weapons helped britain and the allies defeat the axis?

In Europe, it was the overpowering force from the Allied troops. While in Asia, it was the 2 atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in Japan.


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.


Was the Japanese surrender after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki largely coincidental and not directly related to the bombing of those two cities?

The Japanese surrender following the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was significantly influenced by the atomic bombings, as they demonstrated the devastating power of nuclear weapons and the potential for further destruction. However, other factors also played a role, including the Soviet Union's declaration of war on Japan and the ongoing military situation in the Pacific. While some argue that Japan was already on the verge of surrender, the bombings accelerated the decision. Thus, while not solely responsible, the bombings were a crucial catalyst in Japan's eventual surrender.


In Which city in Japan was the first atomic bomb dropped?

Hiroshima, on August 6th, 1945. A second one was dropped shortly after on Nagasaki on August 9th, 1945. Between 300,000-400,000 civilians (and a few military personnel) were killed in both bomb drops. Note: About 150,000 were killed instantaneously, while another 150,000 died of burns, radiation sickness, and cancer in subsequent days, months, and years.

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How did the Hiroshima bombing affect unborn infants?

The two most frequently cited nuclear contamination events are the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Chernobyl meltdown. Babies exposed to the bomb's radiation while still in utero were found to have lower IQs, higher rates of mental disability, and impaired physical growth and development.


What secret weapons helped britain and the allies defeat the axis?

In Europe, it was the overpowering force from the Allied troops. While in Asia, it was the 2 atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in Japan.


What are the two sides in the Atomic Bomb debate over Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Some argue that the bombing was an act of violence and unneeded, while others argue it was the only way to end the war and prevent future fatality.


Do Historians agree that the Japanese surrender after atomic weapons were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is mostly coincidental and not directly related to the bombing of those two cities.?

No they do not. While some factions within Japan were ready to surrender, others were not.


Whch island would you find the cities of Kyoto hiroshima and nagasaki?

There are not all located on the same island. Hiroshima and Kyoto are located on the island of Honshu while Nagasaki is on the island of Kyushu. They are all, however, located in Japan.


What bombs were used on nagasaki and hiroshima?

Hiroshima was bombed with the uranium bomb (made in the "gun" design) called Little Boy, while Nagasaki was bombed with a Plutonium bomb (make using the "implosion" design) called Fat Man.


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.


Did the people in japan know that the bombing of Hiroshima was happening?

No. The damage from the bomb was so great, it took a while for people outside of Hiroshima to understand the extent of the damage.


In Which city in Japan was the first atomic bomb dropped?

Hiroshima, on August 6th, 1945. A second one was dropped shortly after on Nagasaki on August 9th, 1945. Between 300,000-400,000 civilians (and a few military personnel) were killed in both bomb drops. Note: About 150,000 were killed instantaneously, while another 150,000 died of burns, radiation sickness, and cancer in subsequent days, months, and years.


Did Hiroshima get bombed by the atomic bomb first?

Yes, the bomb was dropped on 6 august 1945 while the Nagasaki bomb was dropped the 9th.


What elements was used in the atomic bombs?

The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II used uranium-235 and plutonium-239 as their primary elements. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima (Little Boy) used uranium-235, while the bomb dropped on Nagasaki (Fat Man) used plutonium-239.


Where did they use the nuclear weapons?

While nuclear weapons have been tested quite frequently in the past by numerous countries, they have only been used twice in wartime. Both times were by the United States of America against Japan during World War II. The bomber "Enola Gay" deployed the "Little Boy", an untested gun-type uranium powered nuclear weapon against Hiroshima, Japan on Monday, August 6, 1945 The bomber "Bocks Car" deployed the "Fat Man", a previously-tested implosion-type plutonium powered nuclear weapon against Nagasaki, Japan on Thursday, August 9, 1945. Kokura was the primary target, but the weather did not favour dropping the bomb there, so the secondary target, Nagasaki was chosen. The DoE estimates that 70,000 people died in the Hiroshima bombing, and 40,000 died in the Nagasaki bombing.