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Fire From The Sky Diary Over Japan: The True Story of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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Fire from the Sky: A Diary over Japan

by Agnes Green

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Language	:	English
File size	:	6223 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	292 pages

On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The bomb killed an estimated 140,000 people and leveled the city. Fire From The Sky Diary Over Japan tells the true story of the B-29 bomber crew that dropped the bomb.

The book is a gripping account of the crew's experience, from the planning of the mission to the aftermath of the bombing. The crew members were ordinary men who were thrust into an extraordinary situation. They had no idea what the consequences of their actions would be.

Fire From The Sky Diary Over Japan is a powerful and moving book that provides a unique perspective on one of the most important events in history. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war.

The Crew

The crew of the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima was made up of 12 men:

Colonel Paul Tibbets (pilot)
Major Thomas Ferebee (bombardier)
Captain Theodore Van Kirk (navigator)
Captain William Parsons (weapons officer)
Captain Robert Lewis (co-pilot)
Staff Sergeant Jacob Beser (tail gunner)
Staff Sergeant John Kuharek (radio operator)
Staff Sergeant Joe Stiborik (flight engineer)
Sergeant George Caron (radar operator)
Sergeant Robert Shumard (assistant engineer)
Sergeant Richard Nelson (assistant radio operator)
Sergeant Wayne Duzenberry (photographer)

These men were all volunteers. They knew that the mission they were undertaking was dangerous, but they believed that it was necessary to end the war. They were also aware of the potential consequences of their actions, but they were determined to carry out their Free Downloads.

The Mission

The mission to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima was planned in great secrecy. The crew of the B-29 bomber was not told what their target was until they were in the air. They were only told that they were going to drop a "special bomb" on a Japanese city.

The crew flew for hours before reaching Hiroshima. When they finally arrived over the city, they were greeted by a thick layer of smoke. The city was already being bombed by conventional weapons, and the crew could see the fires burning below them.

The crew dropped the atomic bomb at 8:15 AM. The bomb exploded with a blinding flash of light and a deafening roar. The crew could feel the heat of the explosion even from their altitude of 30,000 feet.

The Aftermath

The crew of the B-29 bomber flew back to their base in Tinian Island. They were all shaken by what they had seen. They knew that they had killed thousands of people, but they also believed that they had saved many more lives by ending the war.

The crew members went on to live very different lives. Some of them became heroes, while others struggled to cope with the guilt of what they had done. They all had to live with the knowledge that they had played a role in one of the most destructive events in human history.

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