After the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, it is estimated that around 200,000 people died as a result of the bombings, both immediately and from subsequent radiation exposure. Hiroshima saw approximately 140,000 casualties, while Nagasaki experienced around 70,000. The bombings caused not only immediate deaths but also long-term health effects and suffering for survivors, known as hibakusha. The devastation contributed to Japan's decision to surrender, effectively ending World War II.
To prevent a ground invasion of Japanese homeland with heavy casualties anticipated.
90,000-166,000 people in Hiroshima and 60,000-80,000 in Nagasaki.
The Unites States were in war with Japan was almost 4 years. The battles were brutal and the casualties were in the Millions.
See: Wikipedia World War II Casualties.
That was Nagasaki.
hiroshima
Nuclear sushi.
See website: Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
It was dropped by the United States by orders of President Truman over Hiroshima, Japan.
To date, only two atomic bombs have been dropped. The locations were the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Hiroshima and then Nagasaki
Nagasaki .