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The Atomic Bomb in World War 2
This page contains a collection of information and resources on the August 1945 dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Atomic Bomb Resources:
The Atomic Archive explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb. Follow a timeline that takes you down the path of our nuclear past to the present. Read biographies of A-bomb father Robert Oppenheimer and Enrico Fermi's dispassionate account of the Trinity Test. Examine maps of the damage to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and summaries of arms-control treaties. You'll also find an excellent gallery of photographs and historical footage.
The Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II: A Collection of Primary Sources
A collection from the National Security Archive located at George Washington University.
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were destroyed by the first atomic bombs used in warfare. Documents on the decision to use the atomic bomb are reproduced here in full-text form. In most cases, the originals are in the U.S. National Archives. Other aspects of the decision are shown from accounts by the participants.
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Avalon Project
Wikipedia's comprehensive entry on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Wikipedia
From the U.S. Army, this report describes the effects of the atomic bombs which were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.
The Enola Gay and the 509th Composite Group
The site for the 509th Composite Group which during WWII was responsible planning and carrying out the plan to drop the first atomic bombs.
In a special 12-page section marking the anniversary of that first explosion, code-named Trinity, Seattle Times science reporter Bill Dietrich and photographer Alan Berner detailed the history, impacts and future of atomic weapons and nuclear power.
A collection of documents relating to the development of the atomic bomb and its use on Hiroshima and Nagasaki from Vincent Ferraro.
The Manhattan Project: Making the Atomic Bomb
The Manhattan Project: Making the Atomic Bomb is a short history of the origins and development of the American atomic bomb program during World War II.
From nuclear proliferation to nuclear testing, from Hiroshima to North Korea, Nuclear Files offers the A to Z on nuclear issues.
The most comprehensive guide to nuclear weapons on the Internet.
Timeline - The Race to Build the Atomic Bomb
A resource for teachers and students from the Contra Costa County Office of Education.
Shadows of Hiroshima - CBC Archives
With a blinding flash and a sky-high fireball, the world's first atomic bomb exploded over the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. The American bomb killed about 70,000 Japanese instantly, and an equal number would soon die of radiation poisoning. The weapon saved American soldiers' lives and ended the Second World War, but it ushered in a new era of nuclear arms. CBC Archives looks at the atomic bomb, its impact on Hiroshima and its legacy.
Special Studies - Unconditional Surrender, Demobilization and the Atomic Bomb
Report authored by the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Special Studies are shorter historical works on timely topics, but are based on research primarily in secondary sources. Special Studies mix both narrative and analysis.
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Pacific Theater Battles and Campaigns - 1941-1945
The following map plots the locations of the 131 significant World War II battles and campaigns in the Pacific theater from 1941-1945. Below the map is a listing of the significant Pacific theater battles and campaigns sorted by date.
HyperWar - Pacific Theater of Operations
History of World War II, Pacific Theater of Operations. Includes HTML versions of official US Army, US Army Air Forces, US Marine Corps, and US Navy histories; and more.
Detailed index of EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to World War II. This includes battles, maps, pictures, photos, documents, timelines, museums, forums, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, the European, African and Pacific war theaters, ships, u-boats, naval forces, aircraft, aviation, air forces, tanks, weapons, personal stories, military units, militaria, collectibles, books, video clips and special World War II topics.