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City of Nagasaki
Nagasaki was a large city located on the southern coast of Japan, and it was the target of the second nuclear weapon dropped in World War II by the United States -
Bombing of Nagasaki
On 9 August 1945, the US dropped the second atomic bomb ever deployed in conflict, hitting the Japanese industrial city of Nagasaki. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
At least 74,000 people died in the Nagasaki blast or from subsequent injuries. Some 140,000 people had died three days before in Hiroshima, in the world's first nuclear attack. -
Aftermath of the Bomb
Six days later, Japan announced its surrender.
At least 74,000 people died in the Nagasaki blast or from subsequent injuries. Some 140,000 people had died three days before in Hiroshima, in the world's first nuclear attack. -
Aftermath of the Bomb
A monument was erected at the park, known as the Peace Statue in 1955. Its right hand pointing to the sky is said to "point to the threat of nuclear weapons", while its left hand extending out symbolises peace, according to Japan's national tourism agency's website.
