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Nuclear Explosion
When the "Little Boy" atomic bomb hit Hiroshima, the explosion created such a blinding flash and such a hot explosion temperature that reached up to a few million degrees. -
The Rain of Ruins
30 Minutes after the bomb hit, it began to rain in the Northwest part Hiroshima, but this wasn't ordinary rain. The drops were full of dust, dirt, soot, and radioactive particles that were absorbed, which caused contamination in the air and many lives. -
The Release of the Atomic Bomb
The Enola Gay (also knows as air craft B-29) released the atomic bomb known as the "Little Boy", at their target Hiroshima 31,000 ft in the air. -
The Bombing of Nagasaki
Three days after the bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki was bombed 28,900 ft by an atomic bomb named "Fat Man". It's explosion was much bigger than the "Little Boy" atomic bomb and destroyed many buildings and killed many people immediately. -
The Aftermath of Nagasaki
Many buildings were destroyed, with many people being heavily wounded in the process. Many people suffered from exposure to heavy radiation, burns, and many other injuries. About 35,000 people were dead, 60,000 were injured, and about 5,000 people were missing. -
Japan's Big Decision
After Nagasaki was bombed, the U.S.S.R. declared war on Japan. Some Generals and advisors advised Emperor Hirohito to not partake in war. After a long going debate, at a time of 2 A.M. Hirohito finally made his decision saying, "...I do not desire any further destruction of cultures, nor any additional misfortune for the peoples of the world. On this occasion, we have to bear the unbearable." -
VJ Day
On the same day as Japan's surrender, President Truman announced VJ day, victory over the Japanese, declaring the end to WWII. -
Japan's Surrender
Due to the tough defeat that Japan had suffered, Japan unconditionally surrendered in the last part of the war, by the document saying, "We hereby proclaim the unconditional surrender to the Allied Powers of the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and of all Japanese armed forces and all armed forces under Japanese control wherever situated." -
Victory for the U.S.
Though this may had a great toll on Japan, this was still a huge victory for the U.S. and celebrated back home, for they had finally end the war. -
The Impact's Devistation
When the bomb hit, 60,000 building were immediately destroyed. More than 100,000 people died from from extereme temperatures and the blast itself. -
