Fat Man (bomb)

Fat Man was an atomic bomb dropped by the United States on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945, during World War II. It was the second nuclear weapon used in warfare, following the bombing of Hiroshima. Fat Man was a plutonium-based implosion bomb, designed to unleash immense energy through nuclear fission. The explosion caused significant destruction and loss of life, contributing to Japan’s eventual surrender. The bomb represented a pivotal moment in history, highlighting the devastating power of nuclear weapons and prompting discussions about ethics and military strategy in international relations.