On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb named 'Fat Man' was dropped on…
On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb named 'Fat Man' was dropped on Nagasaki by an American military aircraft, resulting in massive destruction and casualties. The city was not originally the primary target, but became one due to circumstances during the flight.
Consensus
- An atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
- The bomb was dropped by an American military aircraft.
- The bombing caused massive destruction and loss of life.
- The event occurred during World War II, following the bombing of Hiroshima three days earlier.
Points of divergence
- Nagasaki was not originally the main target of the mission; the decision to bomb it was made during the flight due to a chain of circumstances and decisions. — tg_holodmedia
- The mayor of Nagasaki stated that approximately 150,000 people died or were injured by the end of 1945, which is about two-thirds of the city's population at the time. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- How Nagasaki Was Destroyed. "Cold.Catastrophes" — Холод
- Nagasaki Mayor Directly Stated That an American Plane Dropped the Bomb on the City. — РИА Новости (Telegram)