Hiroshima: August 6 1945

By Euronews

Published on 06/08/2015 - 13:22

As the Pacific War dragged on following the end of conflict in Europe. The United States, the UK and China called for the unconditional surrender of

As the Pacific War dragged on following the end of conflict in Europe.

The United States, the UK and China called for the unconditional surrender of the Japanese armed forces or face “prompt and utter destruction.”

Japan’s refusal to accept Allied demands led the US to drop an atomic bomb (Little Boy) on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6 1945.

You might also like