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Survivors of the explosion of the Atom bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, 1945
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Survivors of the explosion of the Atom bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, 1945
Survivors of the explosion of the Atom bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, 1945. Beds occupied by casualties suffering the effects of radiation. On 6 August 1945, a United States Air Force B-29 bomber, codenamed Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb over the city of Hiroshima. Some 80, 000 people were killed immediately and a further 60, 000 died later from radiation sickness and other after effects
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Bedchamber Bedroom Bomb Bombing Casualty Chugoku Hospital Radiation Survivor Victim Wound Wounded 2nd World War Ann Ronan Pictures Atom Bomb Atomic Bomb Hiroshima Nuclear Nuclear Bomb Nuclear Weapon Nuclear Weapons Second World War World War 2 World War Two
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of the devastating atomic bomb explosion in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. The image showcases a room filled with beds occupied by casualties suffering from the effects of radiation. It serves as a haunting reminder of the immense human toll caused by this catastrophic event. On that fateful day, August 6th, a United States Air Force B-29 bomber named Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima. The immediate impact claimed around 80,000 lives, and an additional 60,000 people succumbed to radiation sickness and other after-effects later on. This photograph encapsulates the sheer magnitude of destruction and loss experienced by innocent civilians. The survivors depicted here are living witnesses to one of humanity's darkest moments – victims caught in a war they did not choose. Their presence within these hospital beds symbolizes both resilience and tragedy; their bodies bear witness to the horrors unleashed upon them. As we reflect upon this image today, it serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that nuclear warfare can inflict upon our world. It urges us to remember those who suffered unimaginable pain and loss during World War II while also serving as a plea for peace and disarmament. Through this poignant photograph captured by an unknown creator, we are compelled to confront our shared responsibility to ensure that such atrocities never happen again.
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