6 August 1945
The United States dropped the first wartime atomic bomb, Little Boy, on Hiroshima, causing unprecedented destruction across the city.
9 August 1945
A second atomic bomb, Fat Man, was dropped on Nagasaki after the primary target became unsuitable due to weather conditions.
Human Impact
Tens of thousands of people died immediately, while many more later suffered from burns, radiation sickness, and long-term health effects.
15 August 1945
Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s acceptance of the Allied terms, marking the end of major fighting in the Pacific War.
Historic Legacy
The bombings ushered in the nuclear age, influencing international diplomacy, military strategy, and global efforts to prevent nuclear war.
Decode this mission
Atomic mission cipher
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 was codenamed __________.
Little Boy was a uranium-based atomic bomb detonated over Hiroshima, while Fat Man, a plutonium-based weapon, was dropped on Nagasaki three days later.
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