A-bombing of Nagasaki

The bombing of Nagasaki occurred on August 9, 1945, during World War II, when the United States dropped an atomic bomb called "Fat Man" on the Japanese city. This was the second use of an atomic weapon in warfare and caused massive destruction, killing an estimated 40,000–75,000 people instantly and many more over time due to radiation and injuries. The attack aimed to force Japan to surrender and end the war, which it did shortly after. The event marked the devastating power of nuclear weapons and had lasting effects on warfare and international security.