Walker, Stephen
Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008372552
- author:
- Walker, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Nuclear Warfare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Astonishing events unfolded in Hiroshima on August 6th 1945, when an atomic bomb was dropped at 8:15am. The blast and subsequent radiation caused unprecedented destruction, claiming the lives of thousands.
This gripping account explores the extraordinary weeks leading up to the explosion and its aftermath through the stories of real people involved. From those who designed and built the bomb to medical staff treating injured civilians, the narrative sheds light on a pivotal moment in history.
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