hiroshima-shi (japan)

Looks at the events leading up to, surrounding, and following the dropping of the first atomic bomb.

Discusses the dropping of the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima by the U.S. during World War II; examines how the bomb was developed and the reasons why the U.S. decided to use the weapon; and looks at other uses of atomic power.

A novel about the day the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and how the lives of a Japanese businessman, his wife, and their niece changed.

A study of factors impacting the United States' decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945, based on military reports, diaries, and personal letters.

Discusses the events leading to and following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, including scientific, historical, political, and cultural contexts.

Provides comprehensive information on the Manhattan Project, the bombing of Hiroshima, and its legacy.

Examines the use of the atomic bomb to end World War II. Describes the progress of the war, the development of the bomb, the decision to use it, and the legacy of World War II.

The true story of Nobuo Tetsutani's beloved son, Shin, whose life was cut short by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.

Describes the background and context of the first nuclear weapon, the atomic bomb. Includes information on the physicists involved and concludes with the dropping of the A-bomb on two of Japan's cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Relates how scientists in several countries over a period of many years conducted research that ultimately led to the invention of the atomic bomb, which was then used against Japan in the hope of ending World War II.