Atomic bombing of japan Flashcards
1
Q
when did it happen
A
Hiroshima - 6 August 1945
Nagasaki - 9 August 1945
2
Q
why did it happen
A
Japan refused to surrender and were willing to die with honour and lose millions of people rather that surrendering.
3
Q
how many died
A
80,000 Japanese died instantly, thousands died shortly after
4
Q
impact of the bombing
A
Japan surrendered August 14 1945