Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (5h 24min, aug 6, 1945 y – 15h 32min, aug 9, 1945 y)
Description:
The United States used Nuclear Warfare to intimidate the Japanese where they dropped two atomic bombs in heavily populated cities Japan. They were used to promptly end the World war but it caused more than destruction to these areas. It caused environmental problems and health problems. It is significant since many countries adopted this type of warfare and production was put into use and now powerful countries have Atomic bombs.
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Date:
5h 24min, aug 6, 1945 y
15h 32min, aug 9, 1945 y
~ 3 days