Author |
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Manhattan District |
Title |
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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Original Publication |
[S.l.] : Manhattan Engineer District of the United States Army, 1946
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Note |
Cf. Trinity Atomic Web Site: http://www.envirolink.org/issues/nuketesting/
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Credits |
Produced by Gregory Walker
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Summary |
"The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki" by The Manhattan Engineer District is a historical account created in the mid-20th century. The report provides a comprehensive examination of the devastating effects of the atomic bombings on August 6 and 9, 1945, discussing the immediate destruction, casualties, and subsequent investigations conducted in the aftermath of these events. The opening of this report presents a detailed introduction that sets the context for the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, outlining the immediate destruction caused by the explosions. It notes the staggering figures of casualties and injuries, including a blend of destruction resulting from the blast, fire, and radiation. Highlighting the chaotic conditions after the explosions, the passage discusses the panic that ensued among the affected populations and describes the role of the Manhattan Project's investigating group in collecting scientific and medical intelligence about the bomb's effects. With a calling for public understanding, the text emphasizes the historical significance of these events in changing warfare and impacting human lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
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Subject |
Atomic bomb -- Blast effect
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Subject |
Atomic bomb -- Physiological effect
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Subject |
Hiroshima-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945
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Subject |
Nagasaki-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
685 |
Release Date |
Oct 1, 1996 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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