Episode number 1 of Series “The Nuclear age”.
This program examines the background of the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It was a decision which shocked and profoundly changed the world, killing and mutilating thousands. There were mixed reactions of pride and horror. “We had calculated beforehand how much destruction there would be. But seeing it on films was much more terrible.” was one reaction of the time. The pilot was given a hero’s welcome, a medal and a celebration party.
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ACMI Identifier
306183
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Atomic bomb
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Atomic bomb victims
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Hiroshima (Japan) - Bombardment, 1945
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Europe
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Japan
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Hiroshima (Japan) - Bombardment, 1945
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
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Sound
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Black and White
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)