How did this event change the world?
This event changed the world by increasing the scientist to make atomic bombs and still don’t care who dies. It also changes it by: giving the formula of the atomic bomb! Like a million people died and it really changed everything. Technology has a huge evolution and you can see how it changed with the disastrous atomic bombing in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
what are some important facts about the hiroshima and nagasaki bombing?
This is a question where there are many questions inside it:
At what time did the bombing start?
This event started at 2:45 a.m in Monday. It was a B-9 bomber.There was a twelve man crew that helped with the bombing so the secret mission would go slowly. Photo - Crew B-9 of the Enola Gay Three days later they attacked Nagasaki.
What type of plane dropped the atomic bomb?
Well the plane was named Enola Gay because one of the crew’s members had a mom named like that. It was a B-9 superfortress aircraft. But it would be hard for the aircraft to carry such heavy weight. So they had to modify it. It now had new propellers, new engine and faster opening bay doors.
How did this affect Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Both cities were really affected by the bombings in the link there is a comment of a survivor of this horrifying event:
A survivor described the damage to people: The appearance of people was. . . well, they all had skin blackened by burns. . . . They had no hair because their hair was burned, and at a glance you couldn't tell whether you were looking at them from in front or in back. . . . They held their arms bent [forward] like this . . . and their skin - not only on their hands, but on their faces and bodies too - hung down. . . . If there had been only one or two such people . . . perhaps I would not have had such a strong impression. But wherever I walked I met these people. . . . Many of them died along the road - I can still picture them in my mind -- like walking ghosts.
At what time did the bombing start?
This event started at 2:45 a.m in Monday. It was a B-9 bomber.There was a twelve man crew that helped with the bombing so the secret mission would go slowly. Photo - Crew B-9 of the Enola Gay Three days later they attacked Nagasaki.
What type of plane dropped the atomic bomb?
Well the plane was named Enola Gay because one of the crew’s members had a mom named like that. It was a B-9 superfortress aircraft. But it would be hard for the aircraft to carry such heavy weight. So they had to modify it. It now had new propellers, new engine and faster opening bay doors.
How did this affect Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Both cities were really affected by the bombings in the link there is a comment of a survivor of this horrifying event:
A survivor described the damage to people: The appearance of people was. . . well, they all had skin blackened by burns. . . . They had no hair because their hair was burned, and at a glance you couldn't tell whether you were looking at them from in front or in back. . . . They held their arms bent [forward] like this . . . and their skin - not only on their hands, but on their faces and bodies too - hung down. . . . If there had been only one or two such people . . . perhaps I would not have had such a strong impression. But wherever I walked I met these people. . . . Many of them died along the road - I can still picture them in my mind -- like walking ghosts.
how many formulas were there to make the atomic bomb?
When Einstein's most famous formula E=mc2 is mentioned, the atomic bomb is usually not far behind. Indeed there is a connection between the two, but it is subtle, and sadly, some popular science texts get it wrong: they will tell you Einstein's most famous formula E=mc2 is mentioned, the atomic bomb is usually not far behind. Indeed there is a connection between the two, but it is subtle, and sadly, some popular science texts get it wrong: they will tell you ons.
why was usa in war with japan?
USA was a neutral country and just supported the allies by sending resources and food to countries like france and great britain.But since japan invaded manchuria in 1931 japan has been conquering all pacific islands and countries nearby.Japan fearing usa invasion because of getting its territory to close to american waters,so japan decides to invade the naval base of pearl harbor. In 1941 at 7:55 am 360 mitsubishi zeros (war planes) descend over pearl harbor.By the end of the attack,out of 8 battleships in anchor:the USS arizona,oklahoma,west virginia and california are sunk.The rest where severly damaged.this was the main reason usa declared war on japan.The japanese lose 68 men,compared to 3,649 american men.
why was the dropping of the atomic bomb a turning point in history?
It was the first time in history that a real massive dangerous and nuclear weapon was used in a major populated area. It can be argued or you can see it in many points of view. It was major populated area. It can be argued or you can see it in many points of view. It was ause of the massive destruction that it could cause. So of course Japan immediately surrendered. It proved that if an enemy could be attacked defeated with a massive weapon it was impossible for them to attack back. An important aspect is that the result is immediate and a total destruction. The atomic bomb also showed the world that he who has the atomic bomb can not be “messed up with.” So then there was a really important event in history that happened because of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They created the United Nations to promote peace and prevent another world war. The United Nations placed it’s headquarter in New York city. So it would be located in the world’s most powerful country: USA. They created the UN security council which were formed by 5 of the most powerful countries: USA, UK, France, Soviet Union and China. This are the countries that decide yes or not to have war.
Why were hiroshima and nagasaki chosen for the atomic bombing?
Hiroshima was a main industrial city and the USA had not yet bombed the city also it had the largest population. The allies were planning on invading Japan. But Japan already knew about it, so they put a military base and a thousands of troops. The allies were going to bomb another city but it was protected by a natural cluster of clouds. The second choice was Nagasaki and it was the main seaport of Japan. So, the USA decided to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
important facts
- The bomb was dropped in August 6 1945.
- It was dropped at 1900ft.
- between 60,000 and 80,000 people were killed.
- The explosion was ten square kilometers wide.
- On August ninth Americans dropped a bigger bomb.
- The airplane took off from the falklands islands that was conquered by Japan and recovered by the USA.
- The Enola Gay took of from Tinian.
- Paul Tibbets named the plane Enola Gay after his mother.
- At the start of World War II in 1939 the atomic bomb had not yet been invented. However, scientists discovered about that time that a powerful explosion might be possible by splitting an atom. This type of bomb could destroy large cities in a single blast and would change warfare forever.
- Facts about the two bombs:
- Length: 3 metres
- Diameter: 0.7 metres
- Weight: 4 tons
- Element: Uranium 235
- Energy: Equivalent to 20 kilotons of TNT explosive power.
(It has been estimated that the yield was equivalent to approx. 13 kilotons.) - LIttle boy that was dropped on Hiroshima was made of uranium and fat man that was dropped in nagasaki was made from plutonium.
things to remember
On the morning of 6 August 1945 an American B-29 bomber, the 'Enola Gay', dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
The bomb was dropped by a parachute and exploded 580m above the ground (In Hiroshima). Between 60,000 and 80,000 people were killed instantly. The heat from the bomb was so intense that some people simply vanished in the explosion. Many more died of the long-term effects of radiation sickness. The final death round was calculated at 135,000. As well as residents of Hiroshima, the victims included Koreans who had been forced to come to Japan as laborers, and American prisoners-of-war who were imprisoned in Hiroshima.
The blast destroyed more than ten square kilometers of the city. The intense heat of the explosion created many fires, which consumed Hiroshima and lasted for three days, trapping and killing many of the survivors of the initial blast. Thousands of people were made homeless and fled the devastated city.
Hiroshima had been chosen because it had not been bombed earlier in the war. It was also an important military base. The Allies feared that any conventional attempt to invade the Japanese home islands would result in enormous casualties, and the bomb was seen as a way of bringing the war against Japan to a swift conclusion. In addition, it may also have been a way of demonstrating American military superiority over the Soviet Union.
On the morning of August 9, the Americans dropped a second, bigger atomic bomb. The original target was Kokura, but this was covered by cloud so the bomb was dropped on nearby Nagasaki, an important port. About 40,000 people were killed instantly and a third of the city was destroyed. The final death toll was calculated as at least 50,000.
Among those in the plane that dropped the bomb on Nagasaki was the British pilot Leonard Cheshire. He later recalled the cloud caused by the atomic blast in Martin Gilbert's Second World War:
The bomb was dropped by a parachute and exploded 580m above the ground (In Hiroshima). Between 60,000 and 80,000 people were killed instantly. The heat from the bomb was so intense that some people simply vanished in the explosion. Many more died of the long-term effects of radiation sickness. The final death round was calculated at 135,000. As well as residents of Hiroshima, the victims included Koreans who had been forced to come to Japan as laborers, and American prisoners-of-war who were imprisoned in Hiroshima.
The blast destroyed more than ten square kilometers of the city. The intense heat of the explosion created many fires, which consumed Hiroshima and lasted for three days, trapping and killing many of the survivors of the initial blast. Thousands of people were made homeless and fled the devastated city.
Hiroshima had been chosen because it had not been bombed earlier in the war. It was also an important military base. The Allies feared that any conventional attempt to invade the Japanese home islands would result in enormous casualties, and the bomb was seen as a way of bringing the war against Japan to a swift conclusion. In addition, it may also have been a way of demonstrating American military superiority over the Soviet Union.
On the morning of August 9, the Americans dropped a second, bigger atomic bomb. The original target was Kokura, but this was covered by cloud so the bomb was dropped on nearby Nagasaki, an important port. About 40,000 people were killed instantly and a third of the city was destroyed. The final death toll was calculated as at least 50,000.
Among those in the plane that dropped the bomb on Nagasaki was the British pilot Leonard Cheshire. He later recalled the cloud caused by the atomic blast in Martin Gilbert's Second World War:
Here is a cool site where you can see what happens if they nuke a certain place with an specific bomb: http://www.carloslabs.com/projects/200712B/GroundZero.html