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If the US hadn't dropped the atomic bomb on Japan would millions more people have died?
Its tough to tell. I mean how would we know? Since we dropped it though, it ended our war with Japan. I really think it was a very smart thing to do.
Was the bomb dropped on Nagasaki an atomic bomb or a hydrogen bomb?
Atom or atomic bomb is an older term. The modern term is Nuclear Weapon or Nuclear Device. Then of course there are Thermonuclear weapons (typically these are the large strategic nukes), which are also called "Hydrogen Bombs". These typically consist of a primary or trigger, which is basically a small nuclear weapon. This tiny nuke sets off a larger secondary inside the weapon which causes a fusion reaction and a very large explosion.
Information on US explodes H-bomb?
The H-Bomb, or Hydrogen Bomb, has never been used in warfare- the bombs dropped on japan at the end of WW2 were ATOMIC bombs, which are not as destructive. The Hydrogen Bomb is very much more powerful than the atom bomb, and has only ever been exploded in tests. For full information, Google 'US Hydrogen Bomb' and see what comes up.
Where and when was the first atomic bombs used?
The very first atomic bomb was exploded in a test in the New Mexico desert on July 16, 1945. If you'd like to look up more information about it, you can look up the codename "Trinity".
What was the first city in Japan to be bombed by the US?
1) America needed somewhere to test its new atomic bomb on a living population sample. 2) America wanted to scare other countries in WW2 and to show its power. 3) Japan was America's enemy, was very strong, and America considered this the 'only option' to end the war.
Who flew the plane that dropped the very first bomb not the atomic on Japan?
doolittles raiders
What were the names of the atomic bombs that were dropped on japan by US?
Names of Atom (or atomic) bombs"Little Boy" uranium 235 atom bomb dropped by "Enola Gay" piloted by Colonel Paul Tibbets, on Hiroshima "Fat Man" plutonium 239 atom bomb also dropped by Bockscar piloted by Charles W. Sweeney instead of the Bockscar's normal pilot Frederick Bock over Nagasaki. It was first decided that the bomb would be dropped on Kokura, but due to heavy cloud it was dropped on its secondary target Nagasaki.the very first atomic bomb was Trinity. it was used as a test to see what an atomic bomb could do. This was done in Nevada.The first H-bomb was set off on Bikini Atoll. if you want to see what it did look up Bikini Island. it sounds like a nice place but it is a radioactive wasteland
What was japan like after the atomic bomb?
Very much the same as before, except in Hiroshima & Nagasaki where the two bombs were dropped.
Where was the second atom bomb dropped?
The second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan on August 9th, 1945. Nagasaki was actually the secondary target that the bomber moved on to after finding that the primary target, Kokura, had a very effective cloud cover.
What Tennessean city was very important to the first atomic bomb?
Oak ridge
What was the US's reaction when the Atomic bomb was dropped?
Enormous relief that the war was very likely to end soon and the "boys" would come home.
What was the new weapon of mass destruction in World War 2?
The atomic bomb. The first one, "Little Boy", was dropped on Hiroshima, and the second one, "Fat Man", was dropped on Nagasaki. Very shortly thereafter, the Japanese surrendered, officially ending WW II.
How effective were the atomic bomb?
very
Did the US public know that the government would drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima or Nagasaki?
The public didn't know until they were dropped. It was a very secret weapon.
Who make first the nuclear bomb?
Hitler, he wanted to bomb the Whales. In my case, FrankieThe above is a lie:The Americans developed the first Atomic bomb You should WIKI it as it is a very interesting story.
What energy changes in an atom bomb?
Atomic bomb is a very danger bomb. IT emits the nucleus energy.
What does people think about atomic bomb?
its a bomb that's atomic =) and blows up stuff. hope that helpsfirst of all its what DO people think of the atomic bomb ^-^ any ways the atomic bomb astonished everyone (exept scientists) it very amazing >.
