JOURNAL ARTICLE

"RAIN OF RUIN": PATH TO HIROSHIMA.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 149. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HARDIMAN, LOUIS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the development and deployment of atomic bombs during World War II, specifically the use of the B-29 Superfortress and the Manhattan Project, which culminated in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It details the historical context of aerial bombardment, highlighting the devastating impact of conventional bombing campaigns in Japan prior to the atomic bombings, and discusses the strategic decisions made by U.S. leadership, including President Harry Truman, regarding the use of nuclear weapons. The article also touches on the aftermath of the bombings, including the immediate human toll and the subsequent debates over their justification, as well as the lasting influence of John Hersey's reporting on the human consequences of the bombings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/09, Issue 149, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:187184890
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