19: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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19: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Militia Historia

18 minutes 43 seconds

7 months ago

19: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The Bomb: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the End of the Second World War

Episode Summary:

On August 6 and 9, 1945, two atomic bombs—Little Boy and Fat Man—were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, unleashing devastation unlike anything the world had ever seen. In this episode of Militia Historia, we go beyond the headlines and the mushroom clouds to explore the full story: from the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor to the desperate calculations of war-weary leaders in Washington and Tokyo.

We delve into the Manhattan Project, the strategic dilemma of Operation Downfall, and the fierce firebombing campaign that preceded the atomic attacks.

Key Topics Covered:

The Trinity Test and the birth of the atomic bomb
The firebombing of Japanese cities and its toll
Operation Downfall: The planned invasion that never happened
Little Boy vs. Fat Man: The science and the targets
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Japan’s response and ultimate surrender

Perfect For Listeners Who Enjoy:

World War II history
Military strategy and ethical dilemmas
Science and technology in warfare
Immersive narrative history podcasts

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Written By Benjamin Sturley

Performed By Salon Dijon

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