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Atom Bombs
Atomic bombs of the types dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Little Boy the uranium bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Fat Man the plutonium bomb dropped on Nagasaki. Date: circa 1945
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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and devastation of the atomic bombs, Little Boy and Fat Man, which were detonated over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. The image, taken circa 1945, depicts the aftermath of the Trinity Test, which took place in Alamogordo, New Mexico, on July 16, 1945. The successful test marked the culmination of the Manhattan Project, a top-secret research and development effort led by the United States to build an atomic bomb during World War II. Little Boy, the uranium bomb, was the first nuclear weapon used in warfare. It was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, causing widespread destruction and immediate death to an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people. Three days later, Fat Man, a plutonium bomb, was dropped on Nagasaki, killing an estimated 40,000 to 80,000 people. The bombs' devastating effects were felt far beyond the immediate blast radius, with long-term health consequences for survivors and their descendants. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the devastating impact they can have on civilian populations. The atomic bombs marked a turning point in the history of warfare and ushered in a new era of global security concerns. This image is a poignant and important piece of history, documenting a pivotal moment in the Second World War and the United States' role in shaping the post-war world.
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