Wars & Conflicts
First Use of a Nuclear Weapon
August 6, 1945Hiroshima, JapanPaul Tibbets, Harry S. Truman
The Experience
A single bomb destroyed much of a city in seconds.
Impact
War entered the nuclear age and deterrence became a global doctrine.
Strategy & Logistics
Built on prior experiments, accumulated knowledge, and sustained preparation.
Cost & Sacrifice
Measured in time, resources, risk, and the consequences carried by those involved.
Milestone
1945
Place
Hiroshima, Japan
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