Bombing of Nagasaki

The bombing of Nagasaki occurred on August 9, 1945, when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city during World War II. This bomb caused massive destruction, devastating the city and killing tens of thousands of people instantly, with many more dying later from injuries and radiation. It was part of an effort to end the war quickly by forcing Japan to surrender, which it did shortly afterward. The event highlighted the destructive power of nuclear weapons and raised ongoing ethical and humanitarian debates about their use.