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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Series Music:

Written By Benjamin Sturley

Performed By Salon Dijon

Produced By Salon Dijon

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