The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki |
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| Author:
| Poolos, Jamie |
| Series title: | Great Historic Disasters Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7910-9738-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2008 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Chelsea House |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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The atomic bomb was a marvel of modern science, but it left a devastating imprint on the world - particularly in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese cities that were chosen as sites for the attacks. The loss of life in these cities was catastrophic. This book examines the reasons for using the bombs and the outcomes of their use.
The atomic bomb was a marvel of modern science, but it left a devastating imprint on the world - particularly in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese cities that were chosen as sites for the attacks. The loss of life in these cities was catastrophic. This book examines the reasons for using the bombs and the outcomes of their use.