The bomb that changed the world
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The Decision to Drop the Bomb
This chapter examines Japan's historical context during World War II, culminating in the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. It highlights Japan's military ambitions, the secretive development of nuclear weapons in the United States, and the pivotal moments that led to the bombings. The narrative captures the harrowing day of August 6, 1945, detailing the preparations and immediate aftermath of the first atomic attack.
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