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Hiroshima, the decision to drop the bomb /

It was August 1945, and American Marines were being slaughtered by the thousands as they advanced on the islands surrounding Japan. What the U.S. needed was a secret weapon that would end the war swiftly. This program investigates the disturbing events that led to the decision to drop the atomic bom...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Antelope Films, Ltd, Zenkoku Asahi Hōsō Kabushiki Kaisha, British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Hiroshima Home TV, TV Novosti, History Channel (Television network), A & E Home Video (Firm), New Video Group
Other Authors: Bennett, Jeremy, Holm, Ian, 1931-2020, Alperovitz, Gar
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : A & E Home Video : [2004]
Subjects:
Hiroshima-shi (Japan) > History > Bombardment, 1945.
World War, 1939-1945 > Japan > Hiroshima-shi.
World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Veterans > Personal narratives.
Enola Gay (Bomber)
Documentary television programs.
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Summary:It was August 1945, and American Marines were being slaughtered by the thousands as they advanced on the islands surrounding Japan. What the U.S. needed was a secret weapon that would end the war swiftly. This program investigates the disturbing events that led to the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan alongside leading historians and military experts.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 70 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Historical consultant, Gar Alperovitz ; original music composed and conducted by Debbie Wiseman ; camera, Garry Morrison, Boris Keperesov ; editor, Robert Wright.
ISBN:0767066944