Podcasts about atomic bombings

Last time we spoke about the Siege of Japan. In the summer of 1945, Japan faced its most devastating siege. A pivotal component was the aerial mining campaign entitled "Starvation," masterminded by General Curtis LeMay. B-29 Superfortress bombers were deployed to lay mines in critical waterways, cutting off resources and crippling Japan's industrial capabilities. This silent assault inflicted chaos on Japan's shipping lanes, sinking over 670 vessels and significantly disrupting supply lines. Amid this turmoil, the Allies intensified their firebombing campaigns, targeting urban centers like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe, leading to extensive devastation and loss of life. By August, Japan's civilian and military morale crumbled under the weight of destruction. The climax of this siege came with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, which unleashed unparalleled destruction. As Japan's leadership struggled for options, the nation was effectively brought to its knees. The relentless siege had achieved its goal, Japan was irrevocably broken, marking a profound moment in history. This episode is the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  Hello there, again like in the previous episode, this one is just going to state what happened, I am not going to delve into the why's just yet. I am currently writing an entire special episode on why exactly Japan surrendered, focused on the actions of Emperor Hirohito, who I will argue prolonged the 15 year war to protect the Kokutai. So a bit of a spoiler there I guess.  The worst has come to pass for the Japanese Empire. An atomic bomb has fallen, devastating an entire city. In a blinding flash, over 140,000 lives were lost or forever altered. But this was merely the beginning. The Americans were poised to unleash destruction from the skies, a scale of devastation never before witnessed on this planet. The choices were grim: surrender or complete annihilation.The Japanese faced not only this overwhelming threat but also another peril. The Soviet Union prepared to invade Manchuria and other crucial territories within its reach. As we last left off, the Americans had been conducting a prolonged and devastating air and naval siege of the Japanese Home Islands in preparation for the invasion of Kyushu. This campaign culminated in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, reducing the once-great city to ruins and leaving a staggering casualty toll that would forever haunt the Japanese people. Survivor accounts recount the haunting experience of wandering through the destruction, disoriented and unsure of where to go. They spoke of hearing the desperate cries of those trapped beneath crushed buildings or suffering from horrific burns. As small fires ignited by the blast began to spread, they coalesced into a firestorm that surged through the rubble, claiming the lives of many still trapped inside. Frightened residents jumped into the rivers of Hiroshima, only to drown in their desperate attempts to escape the flames. Over 90% of the doctors and 93% of the nurses in Hiroshima perished or were injured, and most hospitals were either destroyed or heavily damaged. By early afternoon, police and volunteers worked tirelessly to establish evacuation centers at hospitals, schools, and tram stations. Yet, tragically, many would die before receiving aid, leaving behind grim rings of corpses around these facilities. Some survivors who initially appeared unharmed would succumb within hours or days to what would later be identified as radiation sickness. Most members of General Hata's 2nd General Army headquarters were undergoing physical training on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, barely 900 yards from the hypocenter. As a result, 3,243 troops lost their lives on the parade ground. Miraculously, Hata himself survived the explosion with only minor injuries, but many of his staff were not so fortunate, including Lieutenant-Colonel Yi U, a prince of the Korean imperial family, who was killed or fatally wounded. In total, the 2nd General Army, 59th Army, 5th Division, and other combat units in the city lost an estimated 20,000 troops. Survivors regrouped at the Ujina Air Base on the outskirts of Hiroshima, where they organized relief efforts and maintained public order once martial law was declared. With Mayor Awaya Senkichi killed at the mayoral residence, Hata assumed control of the city's administration and coordinated relief efforts. The initial reaction of the Japanese government to the devastation in Hiroshima was mixed. The Imperial Japanese Army and Imperial Japanese Navy military leadership received only fragmentary reports about the tragedy, as communications with Hiroshima had been severed. Meanwhile, American and British radio broadcasts promptly informed ordinary Japanese civilians and their government about the atomic bomb attack on August 7. The following day, Tokyo issued a press release confirming the bombing of Hiroshima, but it notably did not state that the United States had dropped an atomic weapon. After technical teams visited the site of the bombing, they concluded that the enemy B-29s had indeed used a nuclear device. At this juncture, the diplomatic situation within Japan was chaotic. Many members of the Japanese cabinet believed that surrender was the only viable option, while others, particularly military figures like Hata, were determined to continue the fight. Looking back, between July 17 and August 2, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and U.S. President Harry Truman convened in Potsdam to negotiate terms for the end of World War II. The Potsdam Conference is perhaps best known for President Truman's conversation with Soviet leader Joseph Stalin on July 24, during which Truman informed Stalin that the United States had successfully detonated the first atomic bomb on July 16. Prior to leaving for the conference, a top-level civilian Interim Committee, led by Secretary of War Henry Stimson, suggested that Truman inform Stalin about America's new nuclear capability. This was intended to prevent the Soviets from learning about the bomb through leaked information, and Truman agreed to share this news. Historians have often interpreted Truman's somewhat firm stance during negotiations as a reflection of the U.S. negotiating team's belief that their nuclear capability would enhance their bargaining power. However, Stalin was already well-informed about the American nuclear program, courtesy of the Soviet intelligence network. This understanding enabled him to hold firm in his positions, complicating the negotiations. In the end, the leaders of the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union, despite their differences, remained allied throughout the war. However, they would never meet again collectively to discuss cooperation in postwar reconstruction. One of the critical topics discussed was how to handle Japan. During the conference, Truman sought and received Stalin's final assurance of entering the war on August 9, in accordance with the agreements made among the Allies during the Yalta Conference in February 1945. On April 5, Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov informed Tokyo of the Soviet Union's unilateral abrogation of the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact. He assured Japan that the treaty would remain in effect until April 1946, even though the Soviets were already planning an offensive in the Far East. A Soviet invasion would prove beneficial for the Americans, as it could prevent the movement of hostile troops from Manchuria, Korea, and North China to the Home Islands of Japan before an invasion of Kyushu was launched. On July 26, the United States, Great Britain, and China released a declaration demanding Japan's immediate surrender. The declaration called for the dismemberment of Japan's remaining empire, the demobilization of all military forces, trials for war criminals, and the elimination of Japan's capacity for future belligerence. While the declaration did not alter the requirement for unconditional surrender, critically it left ambiguous how the Japanese people might shape their future government, as it did not specify a direct end to or continuation of the imperial dynasty. The crux of that matter was the preservation of the Kokutai. The Kokutai was the national essence of Japan. It was all aspects of Japanese polity, derived from history, tradition and customs all focused around the cult of the Emperor. The government run by politicians was secondary, at any given time the kokutai was the belief the Emperor could come in and directly rule. If you are confused, dont worry, I am too haha. Its confusing. The Meiji constitution was extremely ambiguous. It dictated a form of constitutional monarchy with the kokutai sovereign emperor and the “seitai” that being the actual government. Basically on paper the government runs things, but the feeling of the Japanese people was that the wishes of the emperor should be followed. Thus the kokutai was like an extra-judicial structure built into the constitution without real legal framework, its a nightmare I know. Let me make an example, most of you are American I imagine. Your congress and senate actually run the country, wink wink lets forget about lobbyists from raytheon. The president does not have executive powers to override any and all things, but what if all American voters simply felt he did. So the president goes above his jurisdiction, and the American people violently attack Congress and the Senate if they don't abide by the president's wishes. That's kind of how it works for a lack of better words. Again in the specials I will roll out soon, it will make more sense after I blabber about it in roughly 7000 words. Now, in response, Prime Minister Suzuki Kantaro expressed to the Japanese press on July 29 his belief that the Potsdam Declaration was nothing new and held no "significant value." This statement was interpreted by Truman and his administration as a rejection of the declaration. In reality, since the Yalta Conference, Japan had repeatedly approached the Soviet Union in an attempt to extend the Neutrality Pact and to enlist the Russians in negotiating peace with the Allies, offering attractive territorial concessions in return.  The Japanese, therefore, chose not to officially respond to the Potsdam Declaration as they awaited a reply from the Soviet Union. However, this response never materialized. The Soviet Union was preparing for an invasion of Manchuria, fully aware that Japan had become a weakened nation after suffering several defeats in the Pacific. In contrast, the once-inadequate Russian military had transformed into one of the strongest forces of the time. They had successfully absorbed powerful German offensives in 1941, 1942, and 1943, and rebounded with their own offensives in 1944 and 1945, ultimately crushing the military might of Nazi Germany. Motivated by Allied requests for support and the desire to solidify the Soviet Union's post-war position in the Far East, Soviet leaders began planning in March for a final campaign to reclaim Manchuria, northern Korea, southern Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands from Japan. However, most Soviet troops were stationed more than 10,000 kilometers away in Europe. As a result, forces and equipment designated for deployment to Manchuria had to be transported along a fragile and limited-capacity network over a five-month period from April to August. Initially, they stockpiled equipment in the Far East to re-equip units already present in that region. Then, a massive regrouping of forces to the east commenced in May, with units still arriving even as the campaign opened in August. This shift, involving nearly one million men, effectively doubled the strength of Soviet forces in the Far East from forty to more than eighty divisions. Opposing Valisevsky's Far East Command was General Yamada Otozo's Kwantung Army, along with its Manchukuoan and Inner Mongolian auxiliaries. Once the most prestigious and powerful unit of the Imperial Japanese Army, the Kwantung Army had significantly eroded in strength and quality over the past few years due to the diversion of its main assets to other theaters. Consequently, many experienced units were siphoned off and replaced by formations made up of draft levies, reservists, and smaller, cannibalized units. By August, the Kwantung Army consisted of General Kita Seiichi's 1st Area Army in eastern Manchuria, which included the 3rd and 5th Armies, alongside two divisions under direct area army control. General Ushiroku Jun commanded the 3rd Area Army in central and western Manchuria, encompassing the 30th and 44th Armies, plus two divisions, three independent mixed brigades, and one independent tank brigade under his direct command. In northern Manchuria, Lieutenant-General Uemura Mikio led the 4th Army, which was composed of three divisions and four independent mixed brigades. Additionally, the army of Manchukuo contributed eight infantry and seven cavalry divisions, along with fourteen brigades of infantry and cavalry. Mengjiang added six cavalry formations and other garrison forces from Inner Mongolia. Furthermore, Lieutenant-General Kozuki Yoshio's 17th Area Army was stationed in central and southern Korea, totaling seven divisions and three independent mixed brigades. In northern Korea, Lieutenant-General Kushibuchi Senichi's 34th Army consisted of two divisions and one independent mixed brigade. Recognizing that his forces lacked adequate training and equipment, Yamada's plans called for a delay at the borders, followed by a defense consisting of successive positions culminating in a final stand at a stronghold constructed in the Tunghua area. This strategy would see roughly one-third of the Japanese forces deployed in the border region, while the remaining two-thirds would be concentrated in operational depth to create a series of defensive lines. By July 25, Soviet force deployments to the Far East were virtually complete. The Soviets meticulously tailored all military units, from the front level down to army, corps, division, brigade, and battalion, to effectively achieve specific missions. This tailoring took into account not only the strength and dispositions of enemy forces but also the terrain where the unit would operate and the desired speed of the operation. Each unit was equipped with the necessary artillery, anti-tank, tank, air defense, and engineer support. For instance, the 1st Far Eastern Front received heavy artillery attachments to provide the firepower needed to breach heavily fortified Japanese positions. In contrast, the Transbaikal Front was given heavy vehicular and motorized rifle support, enabling it to conduct rapid, balanced combined arms operations across the broad expanses of western Manchuria and Inner Mongolia. Within each front, armies assigned to assault strong enemy fortified zones had significantly more artillery assets compared to those operating on open axes of advance. Units deployed in difficult terrain were afforded extensive engineer support to facilitate their operations. At the lowest tactical levels, specially tailored forward detachments from rifle divisions and tank and mechanized corps, alongside assault groups from rifle regiments and battalions, ensured the firepower and mobility necessary to execute high-speed operations. However, the final decision to attack would not be made until August 7, when Vasilevsky committed the Transbaikal and 1st Far Eastern Fronts to a simultaneous assault scheduled for August 9. It is believed that the detonation of the atomic bomb the previous day prompted this hasty decision, resulting in the short two-day period between the decision and the planned attack. Vasilevsky's strategy called for a double envelopment conducted by Soviet forces along three axes to secure Manchuria and destroy a significant portion of the Kwantung Army. The Transbaikal Front was tasked with attacking eastward into western Manchuria, while the 1st Far Eastern Front would move westward into eastern Manchuria. Both offensives were to converge in the Mukden, Changchun, Harbin, and Kirin areas of south-central Manchuria. Meanwhile, the 2nd Far Eastern Front would conduct a supporting attack into northern Manchuria, driving southward toward Harbin and Tsitsihar. Moreover, the timing of on-order operations against southern Sakhalin and the Kuriles would depend on the progress of these main attacks. For the western pincer, Malinovsky's plan involved the 17th and 39th Armies and the 6th Guards Tank Army, followed by the 53rd Army, launching the primary assault. Their objective was to bypass the Halung-Arshaan Fortified Region to the south and advance toward Changchun. The success of the Transbaikal Front operation hinged on speed, surprise, and the deployment of mobile forces across virtually every sector, aiming to preempt effective Japanese defenses. To achieve this swiftness and surprise, tank formations were positioned in the first echelon of units at all command levels. The operation required tank-heavy forward detachments at each command level, with the 6th Guards Tank Army designated to spearhead the front's efforts. A tank division would lead the advance of the 39th Army, supported by tank brigades assigned to the first-echelon corps and divisions. Planned rates of advance were ambitious: 23 kilometers per day for combined arms units and an impressive 70 kilometers for tank units. However, the operation involved significant risks. If Japanese units responded quickly to the Soviet attack, or if even nominal forces occupied strategic positions in the Grand Khingan mountain passes, the Soviet advance could be severely hampered. Additionally, the success of the operation relied heavily on logistical units' capability to supply these fast-moving formations deep into Manchuria. Despite these challenges, the Soviets confidently accepted the risks involved. Their mission was to crush the enemy in the border regions, cross the Grand Khingan Mountains, and occupy positions in the central Manchurian plain from Lupei to Solun by the tenth to fifteenth day of the operation.In support, the Soviet-Mongolian Cavalry-Mechanized Group was to attack across the Inner Mongolian desert and southern Grand Khingan Mountains toward Kalgan and Dolonnor. Simultaneously, the 36th Army was set to advance from Duroy and Staro-Tsurukaytuy across the Argun River to secure Hailar. In the next phase, for the second pincer, Meretskov's plan involved the 1st Red Banner Army, the 5th Army, and the 10th Mechanized Corps launching the main attack from the Grodekova area, located northwest of Vladivostok. Their objective was to advance toward Mutanchiang to exploit and secure the Kirin, Changchun, and Harbin regions, while coordinating with Soviet forces from the Transbaikal Front. Additionally, the 35th Army was tasked with attacking from the Lesozavodsk-Iman area, north of Lake Khanka, to capture Mishan, Linkou, and Poli. Meanwhile, the 25th Army would launch an offensive from northwest of Ussurysk to secure the Tungning, Wangching, and Yenchi areas. Once the 1st Far Eastern and Transbaikal Fronts converged in the Changchun area, they would advance together to eliminate the final Japanese resistance on the Liaotung Peninsula and secure the strategic naval base at Port Arthur. Furthermore, Purkayev's 2nd Far Eastern Front was to advance on a broad front across the Amur and Ussuri rivers, extending from Blagoveshchensk to south of Khabarovsk. This movement aimed to exert maximum pressure on Japanese forces in northern Manchuria. The 15th Army would spearhead the main attack across the Amur River in the Leninskoye area, advancing southward into the regions around the Sungari and Ruhe rivers. In support, the 2nd Red Banner Army was designated to attack across the Amur River from the Blagoveshchensk area to Sunwu and then advance southward to Tsitsihar. The 5th Rifle Corps would also be involved, attacking from Bikin to secure Paoching and Poli. This multifront operational plan aimed for the complete destruction of Kwantung Army units in Manchuria with maximum speed, effectively cutting off Japanese troops from reinforcements coming from northern China or Korea. These relentless mobile attacks, deployed across the broadest of fronts, were designed to prevent the Japanese from reallocating forces, leading to their ultimate collapse and piecemeal defeat. As planned, the Japanese were caught completely by surprise when they received the Soviet declaration of war just an hour before midnight on August 8. At the same time, they were facing a critical decision in response to the recent bombing of Hiroshima. After learning about the success of Colonel Tibbets' mission, President Truman released a pre-approved statement that detailed the atomic bomb's destructive capabilities and warned that if Japan did not accept the Potsdam Declaration, "they may expect a rain of ruin from the air, the like of which has never been seen on this earth." Although Truman had only the plutonium Fat Man device remaining for use, he had been informed that a third bomb might be ready sometime in August. Among American military leaders, including Admiral Nimitz and Generals Spaatz, LeMay, and Twining, there was a belief that this third nuclear weapon should be dropped on Tokyo if Japan did not surrender. Conversely, some Japanese senior officials, like Admiral Toyoda, speculated that even if the Allies had used an atomic bomb, they likely would not have many more at their disposal. They argued that the Japanese people should be prepared to defend their home islands to the death if favorable terms of surrender could not be secured. However, on August 8, Prime Minister Suzuki instructed Foreign Minister Togo Shigenori, who advocated for negotiating with the United States, to inform Emperor Hirohito about the devastation caused by the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Hirohito responded by authorizing foreign minister Togo to notify the world on August 10th that Japan would accept the allied terms of surrender with one condition “that the said declaration does not comprise any demand which prejudices the prerogatives of His Majesty as a Sovereign Ruler.”  In the meantime, to increase pressure on the Japanese, Twinning launched additional conventional B-29 raids. A total of 412 B-29s targeted the Nakajima aircraft plant in Musashino during a daylight attack on August 8. However, the United States also needed to demonstrate to the Japanese government and people that Little Boy was not just an isolated experimental device. As a result, a decision was made to drop the Fat Man plutonium bomb on either the primary target of Kokura or the secondary target of Nagasaki, with this mission scheduled for August 9. For this operation, Tibbets selected Major Charles Sweeney to pilot the B-29 named Bockscar and deliver the device. The leading B-29 would decide the ultimate target based on weather reports from two reconnaissance B-29s, followed by two additional aircraft assigned to scientific and photographic missions. To prepare for takeoff, the bomb was armed by installing three plugs. At 03:49 on August 9, Sweeney departed from Tinian, heading toward Yakushima Island to rendezvous with his escorts. The mission began with complications that only escalated. A typhoon near Iwo Jima forced mission planners to relocate the planned rendezvous between Bockscar and her escorts to Yakushima, an island south of Kyushu. Sweeney took off at 03:49 on August 9 and headed north, but strong headwinds hindered her progress toward Yakushima. A further issue arose when a photographic specialist assigned to the support aircraft Full House was barred from flying due to forgetting his parachute. Consequently, Major Hopkins on Full House had to break radio silence to seek instructions on operating the camera. However, a more critical situation was uncovered when Commander Ashworth and his assistant discovered that an indicator was showing that Fat Man's electronic fusing circuits had closed, indicating that arming was complete. A faulty switch, with incorrectly installed wiring, posed the risk of a premature explosion. As the mission continued over Yakushima, Sweeney successfully met up with Captain Bock, piloting the scientific support B-29, but failed to rendezvous with Major Hopkins. This meant that Bockscar would only have The Great Artiste to accompany it for the final leg of its mission. According to Ashworth's log, they arrived at the rendezvous point at 09:00 and saw Bock at 09:20, while Full House waited south of the arranged position. Sweeney had initially agreed to circle Yakushima for only 15 minutes; however, he ended up waiting approximately 50 minutes for Hopkins to arrive, wasting precious fuel in the process. Due to the weather conditions, Hopkins had lost visual contact with the other B-29s and had to break radio silence again to locate Bockscar, but Sweeney did not respond. Despite reports indicating 30% cloud cover over Kokura, Sweeney chose to proceed there, believing the haze over the city would clear. Bockscar arrived at the initial start point for the bomb run over Kokura at 10:44, but unfortunately, heavy cloud cover had settled over the city, preventing a successful bomb delivery. After three unsuccessful bomb runs, which consumed an additional 45 minutes of fuel, a flight engineer discovered that a fuel pump had malfunctioned, trapping 600 gallons of fuel in the auxiliary bomb bay fuel tanks. Despite fuel concerns, Sweeney chose to proceed with the mission, heading south and then east toward Nagasaki, which he reached at 11:50. Unfortunately, the weather there was as poor as it had been at Kokura, prompting Sweeney to make the controversial decision to drop Fat Man using radar guidance. Due to the fuel shortage, he only conducted a single bomb run. Just before initiating the radar approach, a hole in the clouds opened, revealing the aim point: the Mitsubishi Steel and Arms Works located on the Urakami River. Fat Man was dropped at 11:58 and detonated approximately 1,650 feet above the target after a 50-second descent. Initial reports indicated that the explosion occurred about 500 yards north of the Mitsubishi plant and roughly 0.8 miles south of another Mitsubishi facility. While Fat Man had a more powerful detonation, the damage and casualties were not as extensive as those caused by the lower-yield Little Boy. The topography of Nagasaki, surrounded by hills, confined the explosion to the bowl-shaped center of the city, in stark contrast to Hiroshima's relatively flat landscape. Of the 7,500 Japanese employees at the Mitsubishi plant, 6,200 were killed, with an additional 17,000 to 22,000 employees at other war plants and factories also perishing. Unlike Hiroshima, where the military death toll was high, only about 150 Japanese soldiers were killed instantly, alongside at least 8 prisoners of war. Overall, it is estimated that around 45,000 civilians lost their lives due to the explosion, with between 50,000 and 60,000 sustaining injuries. The radius of total destruction extended about one mile, with fires spreading across the northern portion of the city to two miles south of the impact point. Thankfully, no firestorm developed as it had in Hiroshima. Bomb damage to physical structures in Nagasaki was erratic. Some areas, such as the Nagasaki Arsenal and the Mitsubishi plant, experienced significant destruction, while nearby locations appeared almost untouched. Despite this, Sweeney's mission resulted in an estimated 68.3% loss of pre-existing industrial production, excluding the harbor facilities, without disrupting the critical north-south National Railway track. While Fat Man's debut was historic, its destructive capability was comparable to other B-29 incendiary night raids. After circling Fat Man's expanding mushroom cloud, Sweeney headed toward Okinawa at 12:05, with only 300 gallons of fuel remaining. Fortunately, Bockscar's crew managed to return to Yontan Field with just seven gallons of fuel left, successfully making their way back to Tinian later that same day.  Simultaneously, Vasilevsky's Far East Command began its offensive just ten minutes after midnight on August 9. Reconnaissance units, forward detachments, and advanced guard units of the Transbaikal Front crossed the border into Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Initially, attacking units faced resistance primarily in the 36th Army zone, where their attack routes passed through fortified Japanese border installations. However, most assault units advanced with little opposition. By 04:30, main force units had begun to follow closely behind the assault troops. Colonel-General Issa Pliyev's Soviet-Mongolian Cavalry-Mechanized Group advanced in two march columns, 200 kilometers apart. By nightfall, they had penetrated 55 miles into the arid expanses of Inner Mongolia, moving southward toward Dolonnor and Kalgan while sweeping aside small detachments of Inner Mongolian cavalry. Meanwhile, Lieutenant-General Aleksei Danilov's 17th Army entered Inner Mongolia virtually unopposed in two columns, advancing approximately 70 kilometers by nightfall. To the left, Colonel-General Andrey Kravchenko's 6th Guards Tank Army led the main attack into Inner Mongolia in two columns, encountering limited opposition and rapidly advancing about 150 kilometers until reaching the foothills of the Grand Khingan Mountains, west and north of Khorokhon Pass, by nightfall. Simultaneously, Colonel-General Ivan Lyudnikov's 39th Army advanced along two divergent axes. The 5th Guards and 113th Rifle Corps gained 60 kilometers as they bypassed the Halung-Arshaan and Wuchakou Fortified Regions to the south. Meanwhile, the 94th Rifle Corps struck northeast towards the rear of the Hailar Fortified Region, swiftly overcoming light resistance. The 124th Rifle Division was also deployed between both axes to probe toward the Halung-Arshaan Fortified Region. Lieutenant-General Alexander Luchinsky's 36th Army advanced on two fronts, with the 2nd and 86th Rifle Corps successfully crossing the rain-swollen Argun River between Staro-Tsurukhaytuy and Duroy and securing key bridges north of Hailar. Additionally, an operational group of two rifle divisions attacked across the border, establishing a foothold in the small fortified post at Manchouli. During the night, Luchinsky sent the 205th Tank Brigade to assault Hailar from the northeast, while the 152nd Rifle Regiment maneuvered to attack from the southeast. This offensive succeeded only in capturing the railroad station in the northern part of Hailar, as the southern and eastern sections of the city fell the following day. However, the 80th Independent Mixed Brigade continued to delay the Soviet advance, while the 119th Division moved eastward to fortify positions in the Grand Khingan Mountains, stretching from Yakoshih to Pokotu. Despite these setbacks, the 36th Army had advanced 60 kilometers into Manchuria and had partially secured Hailar. Meanwhile, to the east, drenched by inundating thunderstorms, the 1st Far Eastern Front advanced under the worst weather conditions during the dark of night. This totally surprised the Japanese defenders and led to the rapid reduction of many unsuspecting border posts. Colonel-General Nikolay Krylov's 5th Army spearheaded the main attack, with the 17th, 65th, and 72nd Rifle Corps quickly breaking through the Volynsk center of resistance. They achieved a penetration of 16 to 22 kilometers toward Laotsaiying and Machiacho. Meanwhile, the 105th Fortified Region and assault engineer units attacked the Suifenho center of resistance, successfully seizing critical railroad tunnels on the main rail line into Manchuria. In support, Colonel-General Afanasy Beloborodov's 1st Red Banner Army to the north launched an assault with the 26th and 59th Rifle Corps over a 16-kilometer sector through heavily wooded, wet terrain. As they advanced, they constructed roads through the forest. By nightfall, forward divisional elements had advanced five to six kilometers deep into Manchuria, crossing the Shitouho River and half of the forested region. At the same time, the 6th Field Fortified Region and the 112th Fortified Region stormed several Japanese border positions and slowly advanced north towards Mishan. This assault supported Lieutenant-General Nikanor Zakhvatayev's 35th Army, which deployed the 66th and 363rd Rifle Divisions to cross the Sungacha River and attack towards Mishan. The 264th Rifle Division and the 109th Fortified Region assaulted across the Ussuri River against Hutou. After securing a crossing over the Sungacha, the 66th Division penetrated deep into the swamps, managing to advance 12 kilometers into Tachiao. Meanwhile, the 363rd Division successfully broke through an enemy strongpoint at Maly Huankang, ultimately reaching the southwest edge of Tachiao. In turn, the 264th Division crossed the Ussuri River and outflanked Hutou to the south, capturing the railroad depot and cutting the highway to Hulin. Lastly, Colonel-General Ivan Chistyakov's 25th Army launched an attack along two principal axes. The 39th Rifle Corps and the 259th Tank Brigade targeted Tungning, while border guard units, along with the 108th and 113th Fortified Regions, crossed the Hunchun and Tumen rivers to engage Japanese defenses in Korea and at Hunchun. Shielded by rain, the Russians swiftly captured or subdued the Japanese forward defenses along the front. By nightfall, the 39th Rifle Corps had advanced ten to twelve kilometers into the Japanese rear along the Pad Sennaya River. Lead elements, reinforced by the 72nd Tank Brigade, began their assault on the town of Tungning and the vital railroad line to Tumen. To the north, the 2nd Far Eastern Front deployed its forces across three separate sectors. Lieutenant-General Stepan Mamonov's 15th Army was tasked with the main attack across the Amur River in the center of the front sector. Lieutenant-General Makar Teryokhin's 2nd Red Banner Army was assigned to conduct a supporting attack against the Aihun and Sunwu Fortified Regions, while Major-General Ivan Pashkov's 5th Rifle Corps aimed to seize the fortified region at Jaoho. Supported by the Amur Naval Flotilla, reconnaissance and advanced detachments of the 15th Army launched assaults without artillery preparation and rapidly secured major islands in the Amur River. Mamonov's rifle divisions then sent reconnaissance units across to the south bank of the river, which was likewise secured against light opposition. Throughout the remainder of the day, reconnaissance units and advanced battalions of the 15th Army consolidated their positions on the islands and the south bank, while main forces concentrated on conducting a challenging river crossing, hampered by heavy rains, high water, and mud. At the same time, assault units and reconnaissance detachments of the 5th Rifle Corps crossed the Ussuri River, successfully securing a beachhead north of Jaoho while the remainder of the corps was transported across the river. From August 9 to 11, the forces of the 2nd Red Banner Army limited their activities to reconnaissance, focusing on seizing islands in the Amur River and harassing Japanese installations. This operation occurred at a critical moment for the Japanese, who were still reeling from the impacts of two atomic bombings. The Soviet Union had successfully initiated its invasion of Manchuria, setting the stage for a campaign that, although brief, was just beginning. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. Two atomic bombs have been dropped and the Soviet Union has invaded Manchuria. For months the Japanese had been working tirelessly to obtain better peace terms through the Soviets, hoping above all else to preserve the Kokutai. It was all for nothing. The Americans offered terms, leaving the Kokutai ambiguous. What would Japan, or better said, the Emperor do?

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U.S. citizens are split over the August 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the closing days of World War II, an opinion poll conducted by the Pew Research Center of the United States showed Monday.

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80 years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese play 'The Face of Jizo' by Hisashi Inoue, which premiered in Sydney in 2023, will again be performed by Japanese actors in Sydney from August. In the audio, we spoke to the stage's producer and actor Mayu Iwasaki, co-director and actor Shingo Usami, author and translator Roger Pulvers. - 広島と長崎への原子爆弾の投下から今年で80年。2023年にシドニーで初演された井上ひさしの戯曲「父と暮せば（The Face of Jizo）」が、8月から再び日本人俳優によりシドニーで上演されます。今回は英語に加えて日本語でも上演されます。

This week Seth, Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall, take an in-depth look at the two atomic bombing missions that helped end World War II. The guys go into the deep details of the mission to Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and the complete mess of a mission to Nagasaki on August 9, 1945 by taking you through each mission in high detail. #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #essex #halsey #taskforce38 #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #mastersoftheair #8thairforce #mightyeighth #100thbombgroup #bloodyhundredth #b17 #boeing #airforce wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #oldbreed #1stMarineDivision #thepacific #Peleliu #army #marines #marinecorps #worldwar2 #worldwar #worldwarii #leytegulf #battleofleytegulf #rodserling #twilightzone #liberation #blacksheep #power #prisoner #prisonerofwar #typhoon #hurricane #weather #iwojima#bullhalsey #ace #p47 #p38 #fighter #fighterpilot #b29 #strategicstudying #tokyo #boeing #incendiary #usa #franklin #okinawa #yamato #kamikaze #Q&A #questions #questionsandanswers #history #jaws #atomicbomb #nuclear

  His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Retired academic, foreign affairs advisor, author and member of the ANU Emeritus Faculty, Tony Kevin, and the dangers to our multicultural society from Zionism,  US peace activist Brad Wolf, and the beginnings of the People's Tribunal to address the impact of the A-Bombs in 1945 on the 70-100,00 Koreans in the two cities,  Senior lecturer at RMIT University Dr Binoy Kampmark  talking about Australia-China relations, anti-semitism and the situation in the West Bank, Ken Davis from Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA on the current situation in both the West Bank and Gaza. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Peter Kuznick, Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, is author of Beyond the Laboratory: Scientists As Political Activists in 1930s America (University of Chicago Press), co-author with Akira Kimura of Rethinking the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Japanese and American Perspectives

A grassroots group of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings in 1945 have won the Nobel Peace Prize.As nuclear powers modernise their arsenals and Russia threatens nuclear attacks in its war in Ukraine, this year's Nobel Peace laureates are urging world leaders not to forget the past. - Группа выживших после атомных бомбардировок Хиросимы и Нагасаки в 1945 году получила Нобелевскую премию мира. На фоне модернизации ядерных арсеналов ведущими державами и угроз ядерных ударов со стороны России в войне с Украиной лауреаты нынешней Нобелевской премии мира призывают мировых лидеров не забывать уроки прошлого.

A grassroots group of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings in 1945 have won the Nobel Peace Prize.As nuclear powers modernise their arsenals and Russia threatens nuclear attacks in its war in Ukraine, this year's Nobel Peace laureates are urging world leaders not to forget the past.

A grassroots group of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings in 1945 have won the Nobel Peace Prize. - Sekelompok penyintas bom atom Hiroshima dan Nagasaki pada tahun 1945 telah memenangkan Hadiah Nobel Perdamaian.

This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about the 70,000 Korean victims of the U.S. nuclear bombings of Japan. Our guest Brad Wolf is a lawyer and former prosecutor, director of Peace Action Network of Lancaster, PA, and co-coordinator of the Merchants Of Death War Crimes Tribunal. He is also co-coordinator of the International People's Tribunal on the 1945 Atomic Bombings for the Redress of Korean Victims. His new book on the writings of Philip Berrigan was published by Fordham University Press and is entitled “A Ministry Of Risk.” http://abombtribunal.org https://philipberrigan.com

Pre-order Oppenheimer and the Atomic BombBookshop.orgAmazonIndigoWatch The Untold History of the United StatesRead The Untold History of the United StatesExploring Untold Histories with Eric S. SingerJoin Olamide Samuel and Vincent Intondi as they dive into a thought-provoking discussion with historian and educator Eric S. Singer about his contributions to historical narratives, his forthcoming book 'Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb,' and the challenges of adapting dense historical content for young readers. Eric shares insights into the inadequacies of historical education, the importance of storytelling, and his inspiration for making history accessible and engaging for younger generations.03:55 Eric's Journey into Historical Narratives05:15 The Importance of Storytelling in History10:11 Challenges and Rewards of Writing for Young Readers13:54 Adapting American Prometheus for Young Readers20:27 The Process of Historical Adaptation27:32 The State of Historical Education Today31:58 Eric's Inspirations and Influences35:37 Addressing the Atomic Bombings in Adaptations39:38 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

The Grafton Lake Peace Pagoda and other local peace activists commemorated last week's 79th anniversary of the last atomic bombings by holding peace walks from August 6-10, ending with a lantern ceremony at the Grafton Peace Pagoda. Hanae Utamura was in attendance during two days and spoke about the experience and the lasting memory of those bombings in Japan with Sina Basila Hickey.

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Nagasaki Commemorates 79th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing, Earthquake Warnings Issued, & more… English news from Japan for August 9th, 2024. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2024/08/09/news.html

On this discussion episode, I am joined by Chris Hoitash, an expert in US and European military and political history. In this episode, we discuss the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which were pivotal events during Second World War, marking the first and only use of nuclear weapons in warfare. On 6 August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, instantly killing tens of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Three days later, on 9 August, 1945, another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, leading to further catastrophic consequences. The bombings played a significant role in Japan's surrender, but they also raised ethical and moral questions about the use of nuclear weapons and their long-term consequences on human lives and the environment. The events underscored the devastating impact of nuclear warfare and contributed to the subsequent global efforts to control the proliferation of nuclear weapons.Find more from Chris at his website and on his Patreon.You can find bonus content such as videos and extended versions of episodes over at The History Buff Patreon (it's free - for now!). You can also follow The History Buff on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube.Artwork by Leila Mead. Check out her website and follow her on Instagram.Music: As History Unfolds by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This class explores the true reasoning behind the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and debunks the narratives that the bombings were necessary, justified or excusable in any way. The class also goes over the background of World War 2 and nuclear research that led up to the atomic bombings, and it examines the aftermath of the bombings and how they changed the world forever, drawing comparisons to the present nuclear crisis. This class comes 78 years after the atomic bombings, but they are just as relevant now as they were then, and we will mourn and honor the victims of the bombings. Timestamps: 0:20 Opening Clip 6:30 Background: Operation Downfall and Incendiary Bombings 16:00 Q&A 1 28:30 The Atomic Bombings 34:55 Reading - The Decision to Use the Atom Bomb 41:30 Q&A 2 56:15 Atomic Aftermath and the Present Day Nuclear Threat 1:03:30 Video - Nuclear War Simulation 1:07:30 Q&A 3 and Conclusion

Journalist, Jim Clash discusses his personal experiences & experiences as a journalist with the Manhattan Project Trinity site & the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. Including his interviews wit a Nagasaki Survivor & Manhattan Project Physicist & Father of the H Bomb, Edward Teller.

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In this week's Libertarian Angle, Jacob and Richard discuss the ramifications of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.

US government documents admit that the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not necessary to end WWII. Japan was on the verge of surrendering. The nuclear attack was the first strike in Washington's Cold War on the Soviet Union. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5vMEgneKF10 Links to sources and more information here: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/08/07/atomic-bombing-japan-not-necessary US-backed fascism in Japan - How Shinzo Abe whitewashed genocidal imperial crimes: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/07/09/fascism-japan-shinzo-abe-empire After nuking Japan, US gov't lied about radioactive fallout as civilians died: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/08/16/japan-us-lied-radioactive-fallout

Hiroshima Commemorates 78th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing, Typhoon 6 Causes Power Outages in Okinawa, & more… English news from Japan for August 6th, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/08/06/news.html

Join CJ for a review & discussion of Oppenheimer, the 2023 historical biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan & starring Cillian Murphy. Links DHP Ep. 72: The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki (From all the way back in 2015!) Support the Dangerous History Podcast via Patreon or SubscribeStar! Kick in to CJ's still-ongoing Indiegogo campaign! Subscribe to the Dangerous History Podcast Youtube Channel! Get CJ's Dangerous American History Bibliography FREE! Hire CJ to speak to your group or at your event! Hire CJ for freelance work! CJ's DHP Amazon Wish List Like this episode? You can throw CJ a $ tip via Paypal here Or throw CJ a BTC tip here: Bitcoin: 1MqjNLkX3D4FwVzkTUTvofK1kFAdG5PtH2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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When the U.S. dropped Little Boy and Fat Man on Japan in 1945, it killed or injured tens of thousands of ethnic Koreans working — often against their will — at munitions and other factories in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Tokyo has provided support for Japanese victims, but the situation has been entirely different for Koreans. And as Lauren Richardson of the Australian National University explains, decades of appeals from both North and South Korea have not yielded the same awareness or support. This week, Richardson joins the NK News podcast to discuss how the politics of victimhood have evolved over the decades since WWII, how North Korea has also co-opted the discourse over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki for its own ideological purposes and how the DPRK medical system responds to radiation treatment for atomic bomb victims. Lauren Richardson (@Lauren_ANU) is a lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Australian National University. Read her paper “The Forgotten Victims of the Atomic Bomb: North Korean Pipokja and the Politics of Victimhood in Japan-DPRK Relations” by clicking here. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

This conversation is a slideshow but is possible to follow via listening. Click on the full description below to watch the video. The United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War 2. Or did she? Full description Support my work View my sponsors

Guest: Peter Kuznick is a professor of history and director of the award-winning Nuclear Studies Institute at American University.  He has written extensively about science and politics, nuclear history, and Cold War culture.  He is the author ofBeyond the Laboratory: Scientists as Political Activists in 1930s America (2019); the co-author of Rethinking the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with Akira Kimura; Rethinking Cold War Culture (2010) with James Gilbert; and of The Untold History of the United States with Oliver Stone (2012).   Photo by Yves Alarie on Unsplash The post Peter Kuznick on The History of Nuclear Weapons appeared first on KPFA.

Rich and Dunk have twenty minutes to discuss the terrifying Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Guest: Douglas Roche, author, parliamentarian, diplomat and peace activist.

We talk about the tragedy of the atomic bombs used on Japan during WW2. Check us out on YouTube for video episodes. https://www.mjandadamshow.com/ Our website has some great stuff: • Become a "Next Step Community" member for video and audio downloads, live streams & Zoom chats! • Sign up for 1 on 1 English lessons with MJ. • We also have some special Adam goods you should check out.

Join Evan for a discussion on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WW2. This discussion will include a background, the events, and the aftermath. Join us and prompt your own discussion on the most destructive events of the Second World War. Follow us on Instagram @just_another_history_podcast for information on upcoming episodes and to let your voice be heard via questions and polls that are posted regularly. We sincerely hope that you enjoy!

At 0815 on the morning of August 6th, 1945, an atomic bomb known as ‘Little Boy' was released by Bombardier Thomas Ferebee above the Japanese city of Hiroshima. What followed was a new type of destruction never before visited upon humanity. Buildings burned, Japanese citizens ambled about in confused terror and pain, and radiation began its deadly work. Join us for the first episode of Hardtack as we explore the seemingly peaceful moments before the bomb dropped, and the immediate aftermath as told through some of the survivors of this tragic event. You can find the HSMH community on all our socials via our linktree. If you have any feedback on our episodes or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email. Sources: “Anscombe, G. E. M. | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.” Accessed July 9, 2022. https://iep.utm.edu/anscombe/. “Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki | Date, Facts, Significance, Timeline, Deaths, & Aftermath | Britannica.” Accessed July 9, 2022. August 6, 1945: Statement by the President Announcing the Use of the A-Bomb at Hiroshima | Miller Center Chemistry LibreTexts. “12.1: Isotopes,” November 4, 2020. https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/MPC_CHEM_30A_Introduction_to_Chemistry_for_Health_Sciences/12%3A_Nuclear_Reactions/12.01%3A_Isotopes. Chemistry LibreTexts. “20.7: The Discovery of Fission- The Atomic Bomb and Nuclear Power,” March 11, 2016. https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/Map%3A_A_Molecular_Approach_(Tro)/20%3A_Radioactivity_and_Nuclear_Chemistry/20.07%3A_The_Discovery_of_Fission-_The_Atomic_Bomb_and_Nuclear_Power. Chilled Moose. Barefoot Gen 1983 *FULL MOVIE* [ENGLISH DUB], 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olFmklCCccE. Hiroshima Diary: The Journal of a Japanese Physician by Michihiko Hachiya, Director, Hiroshima Communications Hospital Hiroshima for Global Peace (hiroshimaforpeace.com) Japan At War: An Oral History by Haruko Taya Cook & Theodore F. Cook Hachiya M.D and Michihiko. Hiroshima Diary: The Journal of a Japanese Physician, August 6-September 30, 1945, 2011. Lawfare. “Hiroshima and the Myths of Military Targets and Unconditional Surrender,” August 21, 2020. https://www.lawfareblog.com/hiroshima-and-myths-military-targets-and-unconditional-surrender. nsarchive.gwu.edu/nukevault/ebb525-The-Atomic-Bomb-and-the-End-of-World-War-II/documents/009.pdf PBS NewsHour. “How a Hiroshima Survivor Helped Remember 12 U.S. POWs Killed by Bomb,” May 27, 2016. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-hiroshima-survivor-helped-remember-12-u-s-pows-killed-by-bomb. NBC News. “Japanese American Hiroshima Victim on Reality of Being Bombed by His Own Country.” Accessed July 9, 2022. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/japanese-american-hiroshima-victim-reality-being-bombed-his-own-country-n1235912. Sink, Bob. “Who Are The Hibakusha? | Hibakusha Stories.” Accessed July 9, 2022. https://hibakushastories.org/who-are-the-hibakusha/. TV Tropes. “Barefoot Gen (Manga).” Accessed July 9, 2022. https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Manga/BarefootGen. TIME.com. “Survivors of the Atomic Bomb Share Their Stories.” Accessed July 5, 2022. https://time.com/after-the-bomb/. Why Did The U.S. Choose Hiroshima? : NPR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardtackpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardtackpod/support

"Tekki!" - the word shouted to warn of an incoming enemy plane. Today we explore the physics behind how the first atomic weapons used in war were made, as well as look deeper into the devastating and tragic events of August 6 and August 9, 1945. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Episode 10: The Bombing of Nagasaki & the Catholics of Urakami Brief Chronology: 1549 - St. Francis Xavier arrives in Japan; Nagasaki eventually becomes heartland of Japanese Christianity 1587 - Persecution of Japanese Christians begins. 1865 - Hidden Christians reveal themselves at Nagasaki and are promptly persecuted. 1925 - Original Immaculate Conception Cathedral finished in Urakami 1930 - 1936 - St. Maximilian Kolbe in Nagasaki 1933 - Japanese takeover of Manchuria 1934 - Conversion of Takashi Nagai after living with Moriyama family, descendants of leaders of the Hidden Christians of Nagasaki 1937 - Beginning of Sino-Japanese War 1941 - Aug. 14 - St. Maximilan Kolbe dies at Auschwitz; Dec. 7 - Japanese attack on Pear Harbor leading to U.S. entry into WWII 1945 - Night of March 9-10: Firebombing of Tokyo, killing approx. 80 to 100,000 - May 8 - Germany surrenders - Aug. 6: First atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, killing approx. 70,000 - Aug. 9, 11:02 AM: Second atomic bomb dropped on Urakami valley area of Nagasaki, killing approx. 30,000 - Aug. 15: Japan surrenders 1951 - Death of Takashi Nagai 1958 - Reconstruction of cathedral in Urakami 1981 - Pope John Paul II visits Japan Summary: We discussed the story of the dropping of an atomic bomb on the historic Catholic area of Urakami in Nagasaki on August 9, 1945 at 11:02 AM. The bomb exploded extremely close to the area where the Immaculate Conception Cathedral stood, and where Catholics were gathered in preparation for the upcoming Feast of the Assumption. The cathedral was reduced to ruins which burned through the night. Catholic priests and nuns, as well as about two thirds (about 8,000) of the city's Catholics perished in the bombing, in which approximately 30,000 people total were killed instantly. Ironically, the commander and pilot of the B-29 bomber which dropped the atomic bomb was an American Catholic, Major Charles Sweeney (then only 25 years old), who professed to never regret the bombing. Those who survived faced many struggles - they were stigmatized as irradiated persons, called hibakusha; they faced local pressure to leave the devastated cathedral in ruins as a peace memorial; they experienced "survivor guilt"; and struggled with traumatic memories of losing family and homes. Although the writings of Dr. Takashi Nagai explained the bombings as providential, many Catholics felt dissatisfied with his views . These different perspectives began to be shared after Pope St. John Paul II's 1981 visit to Japan, in which he spoke of the evils of atomic warfare and stated at Hiroshima, "War is the work of humanity; war is destruction of human life; war is death." (Dangerous Memory, p. 75). Survivors took this message to mean they did not need to accept uncritically Nagai's sacrificial theory of the bombing. Among the survivors we discussed were: • Dr. Takashi Nagai - He was a radiologist working in a hospital at the time of the bombing. He was diagnosed with leukemia shortly before the bombing due to his exposure to radiation in his work and nearly died of his injuries after rallying the survivors from the hospital to help the wounded in and around Nagasaki. He eventually returned to Urakami with his two young children to live in a hut where he wrote the first book allowed to be published providing an eyewitness account of the bombing, The Bells of Nagasaki. Nagai used proceeds from the book to plan cherry trees throughout the city. He is controversial for his theory that the bombing of Nagasaki was providential and provided an acceptable burnt offering of the good and innocent to God for the sins of mankind in waging World War II. He has been designated a "Servant of God," meaning he has an open sainthood cause. • Brother Ozaki Tomei (Tagawa Koichi) - A Franciscan monk who was working in an underground factory at the time of the bombing. He was haunted by his turning away from helping others in the immediate aftermath of the bombing as he desperately tried to get home. In his home he was unable to find his mother's remains, only what was left of her rosary. He later entered a monastery founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, about whom Ozaki has written a book. Sources and Further Reading Movie: All that Remains (Ignatius 2016) - Includes a short documentary with Paul Glynn. Specific Focus on Nagasaki Bombing: • The Bells of Nagasaki by Takashi Nagai, translated by William Johnston (Kodansha International, 1984) (originally published in Japanese in 1949 as Nagasaki no kane). • We of Nagasaki: The Story of Survivors in an Atomic Wasteland by Takashi Nagai, translated by Ichiro Shirato and Herbert B.L. Silverman (Duell Sloan and Pearce, 1951). • A Song for Nagasaki: The Story of Takashi Nagai by Paul Glynn, S.M. (Ignatius Press, 1988). • Dangerous Memory in Nagasaki: Prayers, Protests and Catholic Survivor Narratives by Gwyn McClelland (Routledge, 2020) • Nagasaki: Life After Nuclear War by Susan Southard (Penguin Books, 2016). • Nagasaki: The Massacre of the Innocent and Unknowing by Craig Collie (Allen & Unwin 2012) • Resurrecting Nagasaki: Reconstruction and the Formation of Atomic Narratives by Chad R. Diehl (Cornel Univ. Press, 2018). General Background on the end of WWII in the Pacific and the atomic bombings: • The Fall of Japan: The Final Weeks of World War II in the Pacific by William Craig (Open Roads Media, 2015)(originally published in 1967). • Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire by Richard B. Frank (Random House, 1999). • Hiroshima Nagasaki: The Real Story of the Atomic Bombings and Their Aftermath by Paul Ham (Thomas Dunne Books, 2011). • The Most Controversial Decision: Truman, the Atomic Bombs, and the Defeat of Japan by Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C. (Cambridge Univ. Press, 2011). • War's End: An Eyewitness Account of America's Last Atomic Mission by Charles W. Sweeney (memoir of the pilot on the Nagasaki mission). Image Credit: *"Urakami Cathedral" by Jake (based on stained glass image at Nagasaki's Immaculate Conception Cathedral) *Music Credit: *Special Thank You to Paul Spring for allowing us to use his song "Itasca" from the album Borderline EP (2014)!

For our fourth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a Japanese marine engineer who survived both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings during World War II. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.history.com/news/the-man-who-survived-two-atomic-bombs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsutomu_Yamaguchi

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August 6, 1945, was a major turning point for the Pacific Theater during World War II. Some people think dropping an atomic bomb was unnecessary and some think it was the only option. No matter what your individual opinion is on the subject, the truth is that the bombing of Hiroshima wasn't the only thing being reported that day. What else was happening around the country and world? SOURCES “Advertisement: The Man's Shop (Page 3).” The Monitor (McAllen, Texas), August 6, 1945. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Detroit Orphanage Fire Costs Lives Of Inmates.” The Bradenton Herald (Bradenton, Florida), August 6, 1945. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Undaunted Wife Aiding Husband Overcome Ills.” The Wilmington Morning Star (, July 18, 1945. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/data/batches/ncu_lily_ver01/data/sn78002169/00279558455/. Associated Press. “‘Hensel Is To Get His Farm, Gifts Of $16,000 Pouring In.” The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio), August 6, 1945. www.newspapers.com. “The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.” Atomic Archive. Accessed November 5, 2021. https://www.atomicarchive.com/resources/documents/med/med_chp11.html. “Cartoon: Page Eight.” Statesville Record and Landmark (Statesville, North Carolina), October 4, 1945. www.newspapers.com. “Detroit, Mi Orphanage Fire, Aug 1945.” Detroit, MI Orphanage Fire, Aug 1945 | GenDisasters ... Genealogy in Tragedy, Disasters, Fires, Floods. Accessed November 5, 2021. http://www.gendisasters.com/michigan/14907/detroit-mi-orphanage-fire-aug-1945. “Detroit, Mi Orphanage Fire, Aug 1945.” GenDisasters...Genealogy in Tragedy, Disasters, Fires, Floods. Accessed November 5, 2021. http://www.gendisasters.com/michigan/14907/detroit-mi-orphanage-fire-aug-1945. “Factory Fire Kills 13; Two Are Held.” Detroit Free Press (Detroit, Michigan), August 14, 1945. www.newspapers.com. “'The Feet' Tackles A Problem.” The Rhinelander Daily News (Rhinelander, Wisconsin), August 6, 1945. www.newspapers.com. “Five Perish In Fire.” The Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), August 12, 1945. www.newspapers.com. “Fredric Hensel (1918-1997) .” Find a Grave. Accessed November 6, 2021. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144664560/fredric-hensel. Hernandez, Jaime. “Obituary: P. Whelan, N.Y Jets Anthem Singer.” South Florida Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), July 15, 2003. “His Feet Are A Vehicle To Be Named For A Girl.” Chattanooga Daily Times (Chattanooga, Tennessee), July 21, 1945. www.newspapers.com. “Memento For 'Miss Feet'.” The Herald-Journal (Logan, Utah), September 12, 1945. www.newspapers.com. “Private Phil Whelan Picks Patricia Lane From Hundreds Who Offered To Christen His Kicks.” The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Knoxville, Tennessee), August 12, 1945. www.newspapers.com. “Quadruple Amputee Hensel Discharged.” The Times Herald (Port Huron, Michigan), May 4, 1946. www.newspapers.com. “Soldier Loses Both Arms And Legs.” Military News of Alabama. Accessed November 6, 2021. http://genealogytrails.com/ala/news_military.html. United Press. “Secret Atom Bombs To Wipe Out Japan.” Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), August 6, 1945. www.newspapers.com. SOUND SOURCES Al Jolson. “I'll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music. Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music. Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we look at the 2016 Mel Gibson directed "Hacksaw Ridge." Zach is an idiot and decides to argue against a war hero, the guys feel bad about the Atomic Bombing of Japan, and Luke makes some heavy accusations. It's about as much fun as a review of a war movie can get. Alternative Titles: -Sucking Up the Clipings -Mel Gibson Saves the Jews -Dressed in Our Seventh-Day Best -Like a Schnauzer on a Snausage Like us at Facebook.com/rottenorrighteous Email us: rottenorrighteous@gmail.com We are available to listen too at the following Pod-catchers: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rotten-or-righteous-podcast/id1512682948
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Today is the 76th anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima. This terrible display of force completely levelled the city, killing up to 126,000 civilians. Today, it is still the commonly accepted view in popular history that the bombing of Hiroshima, and another city called Nagasaki 3 days later, was necessary to bring about Japan's unconditional surrender. To this end, we welcome historian and nuclear abolitionist Hailey @Roun_Sa_Ville on to help tear down these insidious myths and challenge the narratives that have built up around nuclear weapons and their use. Part 2 will come out on August 9th, the anniversary of the Nagasaki Bombing.

How should Christians view the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Let's go over some important details, war theory, and quotes from significant sources to see if we can get passed the rhetoric and find a view consistent with our Faith. AnarchoChristian Resources:Ike and Leahy Were Right: The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Were Wrong - https://www.anarchochristian.com/ike-and-leahy-were-right-the-bombings-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-were-wrong/ Resources mentioned in the show:Christianity and the Nagasaki Bomb - https://consortiumnews.com/2016/08/09/christianity-and-the-nagasaki-bomb/ Atomic Bombings at 75 - The very unchristian Nagasaki Bomb - https://consortiumnews.com/2020/08/09/the-very-un-christian-nagasaki-bomb/ Significant quotes against the bomb - http://www.doug-long.com/quotes.htm  The McCollum Memo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCollum_memo  Firebombing Tokyo - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-09/tokyo-wwii-firebombing-remembered-70-years-on/6287486  Just War Theory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_war_theory Summary of Damages and Injuries from the Atomic Bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/mp03.asp  Hiroshima Shadows - https://allthatsinteresting.com/hiroshima-shadows  Books Recommended:Day of Deceit by Robert Stinnett - https://amzn.to/3fpGV7P Roosevelt's Secret War by Joseph Persico - https://amzn.to/3C9OcCM Hiroshima Nagasaki by Paul Ham - https://amzn.to/3fpGY3v Hiroshima's Shadow by Kai Bird and Lawrence Lifschultz - https://amzn.to/3zVAYYi    Sweet AnarchoChristian gear! Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AAnarchoChristian&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011 Proud Libertarian - https://proudlibertarian.com/collections/anarchochristian Get your Tuttle Twins books through our affiliate link! https://tuttletwins.com/?ap_id=AnXP1    Support the show! www.AnarchoChristian.com/supporttheshow   Find us on the web! https://www.AnarchoChristian.com https://www.twitter.com/anarchoxp https://www.facebook.com/anarchochristian https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCViA1stFYP7bskwVk4uAgg   Subscribe today, and don't miss an episode! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/anarchochristian-evaluating-relationship-between-christian/id1339744391  Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Io2icydyrrbqnhliq22xjnhvqpu Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=166143&refid=stpr Android: http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/anarchochristian.libsyn.com/rss  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCViA1stFYP7bskwVk4uAgg Tune by Owen-Glass: https://owen-glass.com Beats by Semiotician https://semiotician.bandcamp.com

Join Jacob as he discuss the dropping of the first atomic bomb of the Japanese city of Hiroshima and its effects. Today's episode will also include a discussion on the Manhattan Project, a little bit of science, and a brand new feature to the episode. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Jacob as he discuss the dropping of the first atomic bomb of the Japanese city of Hiroshima and its effects. Today's episode will also include a discussion on the Manhattan Project, a little bit of science, and a brand new feature to the episode. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jim Grant, retired Director of Social Justice Ministry for the Diocese of Fresno will briefly describe the Human Rights Coalition of Centyral California's Second Annual Commemoration of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and then Dr. Daniel O'Connell will invite viewers/listeners to join him in a "fast" from August 6 through August 9 in solidarity with those suffereing injustices around the world even today.

Jim Grant, retired Director of Social Justice Ministry for the Diocese of Fresno will discuss with Judge Dale Ikeda, retired Judge on the Superior Court of Fesno County the Human Rights Coalition of the Central Valley's Second Annual Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This year's event includes an opening ceremony on August 6th (Peace Harden @ FSU), a film on August 7th (Big Red Church), and a closing ritual on August 9th (Shinzen Garden). It includes land acknowlegments, speeches,readings, and an invitation to Fast (Dr. Daniel O'Connell). Judge Ikeda inttroduces us to VORP, Restorative Justice, Japanese American Citizens League, Fresno-Kochi Sister City Program, Japanese Internment, Japanese-American bravery in Wortld War II, Peace Garden at FSU, Seedlings from Hiroshima, and Nuclear Disarmament

Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima / Nagasaki Pt. 2

Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima / Nagasaki Pt. 1

On August 6th and August 9th of 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Combined, these bombs killed between 129,000 and 226,000 people. The two bombs — named Little Boy and Fat Man — were the first and only nuclear weapons used in armed conflict, though the global nuclear arsenal has increased to an alarming size. In this episode, we discuss the atomic bombings of Japan — the precipitating events, the explosions themselves, and the controversy that has surrounded this use of nuclear weapons ever since. Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/DasCriminal Sources: https://bit.ly/3bhoMVw

Scott interviews Josiah Lippincott about the conventional narrative surrounding the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. The common argument, says Lippincott, is that the U.S. had no real choice but to drop the bombs, since the alternative would have been a ground invasion that ultimately would have cost many more lives. In reality, he explains, the Japanese had been willing to negotiate for months, but the American government, insisting on an unconditional surrender, wouldn’t concede Japan’s only demand, which was to let the emperor remain on the throne. Ironically, after the bombings, when Japan still didn’t look ready to surrender, General MacArthur decided to allow the Japanese surrender while keeping the emperor nominally at the head of his country. This of course raises the question: why couldn’t we have negotiated a peace long before dropping the bombs that claimed the lives of thousands of innocent Japanese citizens? Discussed on the show: “Wholesale Slaughter of Japanese Civilians in WWII Was Evil” (The American Conservative) “75 Years Later, It’s Clear Truman Was Right To Drop The Atomic Bomb” (The Federalist) Hiroshima Nagasaki: The Real Story of the Atomic Bombings and Their Aftermath “China’s vast fleet is tipping the balance against U.S. in the Pacific” (Reuters) Day Of Deceit: The Truth About FDR and Pearl Harbor The Grand Strategy of the Byzantine Empire This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; Listen and Think Audio; TheBumperSticker.com; and LibertyStickers.com. Donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal, or Bitcoin: 1Ct2FmcGrAGX56RnDtN9HncYghXfvF2GAh.

The impact of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is still acute – 75 years after the events. Survivors have to live with the memories; people in the Asian-Pacific nuclear testing sites are still fighting for compensation; activists are still campaigning to abolish nuclear weapons. And the sale of uranium is still big business and a new nuclear arms race seems to be on the way. A panel of historians reflects on the social and political legacy of the atomic bombings.

The impact of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is still acute – 75 years after the events. Survivors have to live with the memories; people in the Asian-Pacific nuclear testing sites are still fighting for compensation; activists are still campaigning to abolish nuclear weapons. And the sale of uranium is still big business and a new nuclear arms race seems to be on the way. A panel of historians reflects on the social and political legacy of the atomic bombings.

In observance of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we take a deep dive into the history surrounding them.  The A-bombings is one of those historical events just about everyone knows and has heard the story of, but hardly anyone really has a deep understanding of.  So many important details get lost in the process, and it doesn't help that the US government and media have done a great job of sanitizing and whitewashing the violent legacy of strategic bombing in WW2.Covered on this series (Pt 1 & 2)-A quick word about the Manhattan project and Hyde Park memo-Silverplate and the 509th Composite Group-Strategic bombing in general, including incendiary bombing-What was going on in the Japanese government circa 1945-The Potsdam Conference, declaration and its earlier drafts-The bombing mission and its aftermath-The influence of the USSR on Japan's surrender-The legacy of the bombings, and their defenders' main argumentshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/08/fire-fury-hiroshima-nagasaki-anniversary-nuclear-atomic-bomb-pictures/https://www.stripes.com/news/special-reports/world-war-ii-the-final-chapter/features/the-rarely-seen-images-of-death-and-damage-that-survived-hiroshima-1.360858WebsiteFacebookTwitterPatreon

In observance of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we take a deep dive into the history surrounding them.  The A-bombings is one of those historical events just about everyone knows and has heard the story of, but hardly anyone really has a deep understanding of.  So many important details get lost in the process, and it doesn't help that the US government and media have done a great job of sanitizing and whitewashing the violent legacy of strategic bombing in WW2.Covered on this series (Pt 1 & 2)-A quick word about the Manhattan project and Hyde Park memo-Silverplate and the 509th Composite Group-Strategic bombing in general, including incendiary bombing-What was going on in the Japanese government circa 1945-The Potsdam Conference, declaration and its earlier drafts-The bombing mission and its aftermath-The influence of the USSR on Japan's surrender-The legacy of the bombings, and their defenders' main argumentshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/08/fire-fury-hiroshima-nagasaki-anniversary-nuclear-atomic-bomb-pictures/https://www.stripes.com/news/special-reports/world-war-ii-the-final-chapter/features/the-rarely-seen-images-of-death-and-damage-that-survived-hiroshima-1.360858WebsiteFacebookTwitterPatreon

The impact of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is still acute – 75 years after the events. Survivors have to live with the memories; people in the Asian-Pacific nuclear testing sites are still fighting for compensation; activists are still campaigning to abolish nuclear weapons. And the sale of uranium is still big business and a new nuclear arms race seems to be on the way. A panel of historians reflects on the social and political legacy of the atomic bombings.

YouTuber Tristan Johnson of Step Back History joins us to talk about how incinerating tens of thousands of Japanese civillians at the close of the Second World War is actually bad.The impetus for this discussion is a chatacteristically long-winded Twitter thread from National Post opinion editor Matt Gurney, where he argues that dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which he concedes were not militarily necessary, were good. That's because it allowed his grandfather to return home early and safely from carrying out British colonialism in India, where he was stationed with the Royal Air Force. Whose lives are more valuable, 150,000 Japanese men, women and children, or Matt Gurney's? Real tough to say. Apparently Gurney's voice was such a valuable addition to the discourse on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that he was invited onto Evan Solomon's iHeartRadio show to talk about it. You may remember Evan Solomon from when he got fired from the CBC for using his position as the host of Power and Politics to sell his guests expensive art. It's a Canadian media failson match made in Hell.LinksStep Back History - Was the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Justified?Gar Alperovitz - The War Was Won Before Hiroshima — And the Generals Who Dropped the Bomb Knew ItWade Davis - The Unraveling of America Jeremy - AIMCo loaned an oil company $45 million, let that company make millions in payments to shareholders and now it can't make the interest paymentsJeremy - Edmonton Police: Defacement of statue not a hate crimeFollow Big Shiny Takes on Twitter or Instagram!@bigshinytakesLike what you hear? Throw us a few bucks on our Patreon for access to exclusive content.

Today is the 75th Anniversary of the announcement of the Japanese surrender ending WWII, which became heralded as Victory in Japan Day or V-J Day. On this episode of Battles & Banter, Avery, Codie & Tony are joined by Justin Voithofer to talk about the events that seemingly led to that announcement: the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. Perhaps one of the most hotly debated events in world history, these bombings were the first and (hopefully) last instances of nuclear weapons being used on people. The guys talk about the popular history around these bombings and dissect the #1 question that has haunted historians for years: was there any other alternative? Strap in for the 40th Episode of the podcast some people are talking about. Enjoy!

Jeremi and Zachary host a panel of historians Don Carleton, Michael Stoff, and Ben Wright, to discuss the lasting effects of the United States’ atomic bombings on Japan in WWII. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, “Awaiting the Apocalypse”. Don Carleton is historian and founding director of the Briscoe Center for American History at […]

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Presidential executive orders seem to have mysterious powers. Chicago will use social media to track tourists’ Covid-19 violations. And we look at the current state of nuclear arms on the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Japan.

Episode No.19 - Kathleen Burkinshaw / Author of The Last Cherry Blossom / Daughter of Hiroshima Survivor August 6, 2020 marked the 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We had the honor of sitting down with Kathleen Burkinshaw who is the daughter of a Hiroshima Survivor and the author of The Last Cherry Blossom. The book is based on her mother's experience as a 12 year old child during the Hiroshima bombing. We got to deep dive into Kathleen's Big 5, talked about what it's like to have her book used as a resource for Nuclear Disarmament by The United Nations and learned more about her mother's life after the bombing. This episode was very near and dear to Allison's heart because she got an opportunity to exchange her experiences with Kathleen who shares her Japanese-American heritage. Be sure to get your copy of The Last Cherry Blossom on Amazon Visit www.kathleenburkinshaw.com for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Join Glen and Bryan as they discuss “Fat Man” and “Little Boy”. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With this week being the 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Mike shares his thoughts on what perhaps the most least appreciated english translated manga set during that time. And the legacy of the story on the discussion of the bombing itself

While Australia was not privy to the secret plans, Australians had key roles before and after the devastation. - 壊滅的な打撃を受けた広島には、オーストラリア人兵士も派遣されました。

It's 75 years since an American airforce plane called the Enola Gay dropped an atom bomb known as “Little Boy” on the city of Hiroshima in western Japan. - Oggi si commemora il 75mo anniversario dello scoppio della bomba atomica a Hiroshima, seguito tre giorni più tardi da quello di Nagasaki.

August 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, followed three days later by the bombing of Nagasaki, on August 9th. In this special episode, Nukes of Hazard host Geoff Wilson narrates a selection from John Hersey’s Hiroshima, written in 1946. We also revisit last year’s episode of Nukes of Hazard, an interview with Kathleen Burkinshaw, who tells the story of her mother, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

On 6 August 1945 a B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped a uranium bomb, nicknamed the 'Little Boy' onto the Japanese city of Hiroshima. It was the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare - and also one of history's most controversial acts. While it almost certainly hastened the surrender of Japan to the USA and ended World War Two, it came at an incredible human cost - with 150,000 being killed in the blast and nuclear aftermath. In this podcast, first broadcast on Dan Snow's History Hit, survivor Hirata-San talks to Dan about his experiences, and his work on keeping global peace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this presentation John Dear speaks about the 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan and the danger humanity faces from the possibility of ever suffering from a nuclear attack. He tells how the movement against nuclear weapons calls for the abolition of nuclear weapons, not a freezing of developing them. Freezing just leaves a stockpile on hand ready to be used and about nine major countries hold a majority of nuclear warheads. John tells how most people alive today have lived under the threat of nuclear destruction all of their lives. He says we suffer from psychic numbness. There are approximately 16,000 nuclear weapons in the world, all ready to go at the pressing of a button. This and the fact that we spend trillions of dollars to produce them is the crux of the protest against them. John tells personal stories of his nonviolent actions in demonstrating for the end to nuclear weapons. These stories, some of them humorous, are in effect truly not funny. John has been arrested numerous times with these protests and you will gain insight as to why he perseveres in this work. Listen carefully as he explains "the greatest lie" having to do with the explanation as to why the United States dropped the Atomic bomb. "It is legal to build nuclear weapons," says John, but "when will we stop."

Article 9 Japanese Constitution - On the Ninth of every month a group of Japanese protest War. To this day the US has still not apologized for dropping atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Dennis Miller used to begin his Option show by saying Let's light this Candle Hiroshi. I find this insensitive.

This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the the nuclear bombings of two Japanese cities that brought WWII to a close. She is joined by podcast/writer, Erin Gibson, and historian of science/creator of nuclearsecrecy.com, Alex Wellerstein. Also there "contributing" are Fact-Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: FDR's Little Dinger, MENifest Destiny and Bushido.Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheCall the Earios hotline! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Kuznick is Professor of History at American University, and author of Beyond the Laboratory: Scientists As Political Activists in 1930s America, co-author with Akira Kimura of Rethinking the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Japanese and American Perspectives, co-author with Yuki Tanaka of Nuclear Power and Hiroshima: The Truth Behind the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Power, and co-editor with James Gilbert of Rethinking Cold War Culture. In 1995, he founded American University's Nuclear Studies Institute, which he directs. In 2003, Kuznick organized a group of scholars, writers, artists, clergy, and activists to protest the Smithsonian's celebratory display of the Enola Gay. He and filmmaker Oliver Stone co-authored the 12 part Showtime documentary film series and book both titled The Untold History of the United States.

Episode 9 - still missing Steven we descend full into depression and cover two of the utterly worst events ever, let alone last week.   WEEK 9: 6th to 12th August  8th August 1925 - The Largest KKK March 6th - 9th August 1945 - Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki   All sources available on worstoftheweekpodcast.com

The discussion is about whether america should have atomic bombed Japan or not.

The atomic bomb codenamed "Little Boy" is detonated above the Japanese city of Hiroshima in the final days of World War 2, On This Day in 1945. (repeat)  

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Talk Nation Radio: Peter Kuznick on Untold Nuclear History and No War 2016 Written by davidswanson  Peter Kuznick is Professor of History at American University, and author of Beyond the Laboratory: Scientists As Political Activists in 1930s America, co-author with Akira Kimura of  Rethinking the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Japanese and American Perspectives, co-author with Yuki Tanaka of Nuclear Power and Hiroshima: The Truth Behind the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Power, and co-editor with James Gilbert of Rethinking Cold War Culture. In 1995, he founded American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute, which he directs. In 2003, Kuznick organized a group of scholars, writers, artists, clergy, and activists to protest the Smithsonian’s celebratory display of the Enola Gay. He and filmmaker Oliver Stone co-authored the 12 part Showtime documentary film series and book both titled The Untold History of the United States. Kunick will be screening an episode of that program and speaking at the No War 2016 conference in Washington, D.C.: http://worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2016 Total run time: 29:00 Host: David Swanson.Producer: David Swanson.Music by Duke Ellington. Syndicated by Pacifica Network. Please encourage your local radio stations to carry this program every week!  

Peter Kuznick is Professor of History at American University, and author of Beyond the Laboratory: Scientists As Political Activists in 1930s America, co-author with Akira Kimura of Rethinking the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Japanese and American Perspectives, co-author with Yuki Tanaka of Nuclear Power and Hiroshima: The Truth Behind the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Power, and co-editor with James Gilbert of Rethinking Cold War Culture. In 1995, he founded American University's Nuclear Studies Institute, which he directs. In 2003, Kuznick organized a group of scholars, writers, artists, clergy, and activists to protest the Smithsonian's celebratory display of the Enola Gay. He and filmmaker Oliver Stone co-authored the 12 part Showtime documentary film series and book both titled The Untold History of the United States. Kunick will be screening an episode of that program and speaking at the No War 2016 conference in Washington, D.C.: http://worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2016

This month is the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, and the subsequent surrender of Japan to the United States, ending World War II.  The standard mainstream American narrative about this portrays it as a no-brainer, a morally unquestionable & absolutely necessary decision that saved untold numbers of lives.  This narrative […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Institute of Commonwealth Studies 'Sowing the Whirlwind': Nuclear Politics and the Historical Record Session 1 - After Hiroshima: redefining fear, living in denial The 'Greatest Thing in History' or the Most Reckless? Reflections on the 70th A...

Institute of Commonwealth Studies 'Sowing the Whirlwind': Nuclear Politics and the Historical Record Session 1 - After Hiroshima: redefining fear, living in denial The 'Greatest Thing in History' or the Most Reckless? Reflections on the 70th A...

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Dr. Yuki Tanaka of the Hiroshima Peace Institute examines the question of the criminality of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the responsibility of American political and military leaders who were closely involved in the decision-making and execution of the order to drop the bombs. Criminality is examined in accordance with international law effective at the time that the bombs were dropped and in the light of the Charter of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. The lecture also examines the history and present situation of indiscriminate aerial bombing of civilian popu^A-lations. It examines how the use of this tactic started, what kind of military logic was used to justify it, and why it is still being widely sanctioned despite the fact that large numbers of civilians are repeatedly victimized in various war-torn regions of the world. It further explores how we should utilize the result of the International Peoples’ Tribunal of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to increase understanding of the fact that killing civilians is a crime against humanity, regardless of the asserted military justification.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Dr. Yuki Tanaka of the Hiroshima Peace Institute examines the question of the criminality of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the responsibility of American political and military leaders who were closely involved in the decision-making and execution of the order to drop the bombs. Criminality is examined in accordance with international law effective at the time that the bombs were dropped and in the light of the Charter of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. The lecture also examines the history and present situation of indiscriminate aerial bombing of civilian popu^A-lations. It examines how the use of this tactic started, what kind of military logic was used to justify it, and why it is still being widely sanctioned despite the fact that large numbers of civilians are repeatedly victimized in various war-torn regions of the world. It further explores how we should utilize the result of the International Peoples’ Tribunal of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to increase understanding of the fact that killing civilians is a crime against humanity, regardless of the asserted military justification.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Dr. Yuki Tanaka of the Hiroshima Peace Institute examines the question of the criminality of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the responsibility of American political and military leaders who were closely involved in the decision-making and execution of the order to drop the bombs. Criminality is examined in accordance with international law effective at the time that the bombs were dropped and in the light of the Charter of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. The lecture also examines the history and present situation of indiscriminate aerial bombing of civilian popu^A-lations. It examines how the use of this tactic started, what kind of military logic was used to justify it, and why it is still being widely sanctioned despite the fact that large numbers of civilians are repeatedly victimized in various war-torn regions of the world. It further explores how we should utilize the result of the International Peoples’ Tribunal of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to increase understanding of the fact that killing civilians is a crime against humanity, regardless of the asserted military justification.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Dr. Yuki Tanaka of the Hiroshima Peace Institute examines the question of the criminality of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the responsibility of American political and military leaders who were closely involved in the decision-making and execution of the order to drop the bombs. Criminality is examined in accordance with international law effective at the time that the bombs were dropped and in the light of the Charter of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. The lecture also examines the history and present situation of indiscriminate aerial bombing of civilian popu^A-lations. It examines how the use of this tactic started, what kind of military logic was used to justify it, and why it is still being widely sanctioned despite the fact that large numbers of civilians are repeatedly victimized in various war-torn regions of the world. It further explores how we should utilize the result of the International Peoples’ Tribunal of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to increase understanding of the fact that killing civilians is a crime against humanity, regardless of the asserted military justification.

A talk by Yuki Tanaka, Professor at the Hiroshima Peace Institute. Dr. Tanaka examines the question of the criminality of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the responsibility of American political and military leaders who were closely involved in the decision-making and execution of the order to drop the bombs. Criminality is examined in accordance with international law effective at the time that the bombs were dropped and in the light of the Charter of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. The lecture also examines the history and present situation of indiscriminate aerial bombing of civilian populations. It examines how the use of this tactic started, what kind of military logic was used to justify it, and why it is still being widely sanctioned despite the fact that large numbers of civilians are repeatedly victimized in various war-torn regions of the world. It further explores how we should utilize the result of the International Peoples' Tribunal of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to increase understanding of the fact that killing civilians is a crime against humanity, regardless of the asserted military justification. The Center for East Asian Studies 2009 Najita Distinguished Lecture.

A talk by Yuki Tanaka, Professor at the Hiroshima Peace Institute. Dr. Tanaka examines the question of the criminality of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the responsibility of American political and military leaders who were closely involved in the decision-making and execution of the order to drop the bombs. Criminality is examined in accordance with international law effective at the time that the bombs were dropped and in the light of the Charter of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. The lecture also examines the history and present situation of indiscriminate aerial bombing of civilian populations. It examines how the use of this tactic started, what kind of military logic was used to justify it, and why it is still being widely sanctioned despite the fact that large numbers of civilians are repeatedly victimized in various war-torn regions of the world. It further explores how we should utilize the result of the International Peoples' Tribunal of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to increase understanding of the fact that killing civilians is a crime against humanity, regardless of the asserted military justification. The Center for East Asian Studies 2009 Najita Distinguished Lecture.