In the midst of World War II, the United States, in conjunction with the United Kingdom and the Republic of China, issued the Potsdam Declaration, calling for Japan’s surrender. Ignoring this ultimatum, the Japanese government continued to fight, leading to a critical decision by President Harry S. Truman: the deployment of the atomic bomb.
On August 6, 1945, Enola Gay dropped the bomb known as Little Boy on the city of Hiroshima. The explosion was unlike anything the world had ever seen, causing unparalleled destruction and loss of life. The bombing not only leveled the city but also had long-lasting effects on the survivors, both physically and psychologically.
The film “History of World War II: Hiroshima” offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to the bombing and its immediate aftermath. Viewers are taken inside the room where the decision to drop the bomb was made, aboard the Enola Gay, and even inside the bomb as it explodes. The film also portrays the devastating impact on the citizens of Hiroshima, who were left to grapple with the consequences of the world’s first atomic attack.
It is a sobering reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the devastating consequences of war.