the atomic bomb
The first combat use of the atomic bomb was against Hiroshima, Japan on 6 August, 1945. Three days later, on 9 August, the second (and so far last) use of a nuclear weapon in combat was made against Nagasaki, Japan.
Two nuclear weapons were used -- the Little Boy, a gun-type uranium-fueled nuclear weapon that was deployed against Hiroshima on Monday, August 6, 1945. The second was the Fat Man, an implosion-type plutonium-fueled nuclear weapon deployed against Nagasaki on Thursday, August 9, 1945.
nuclear bomb
The United States used the first nuclear weapon against Japan. The so-called Little Boy was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
Atomic bomb
The decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan has been widely debated. Proponents argue it was necessary to end World War II swiftly and save lives by avoiding a potentially devastating invasion of Japan. Critics contend that the bombings caused unnecessary suffering and that Japan was already on the verge of surrender. Ultimately, the justification for its use hinges on weighing the immediate military objectives against the ethical implications of such a devastating weapon.
August 1945
Japan was forced to surrender in the Pacific Theater primarily due to the devastating impact of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, which resulted in immense civilian casualties and destruction. Additionally, the Soviet Union's declaration of war against Japan and subsequent invasion of Japanese-held territories further weakened Japan's position. Faced with these overwhelming military setbacks and the prospect of complete annihilation, Japan ultimately announced its surrender on August 15, 1945.
August 6, 1945 on Hiroshima Japan by the US.
August 19th 1945
Atomic bomb
Japan refused to surrender in WW2 and as a response the United States decided to test their latest most devastating weapon which was used to destroy Hiroshima and Nagasaki therefore making japan forfeit and declare the United States the winner.