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Decision to Drop the Bomb

Synopsis
The events surrounding President Harry S Truman’s decision in August 1945 to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, a decision for which he accepted full responsibility and which stirred enduring controversy.
Series
Great Events of the Century, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 85 min.
Year of production
1996
Availability
Sale; 1997 sale: £10.99 (inclusive)
Subjects
History
Keywords
Hiroshima; nuclear warfare; nuclear weapons; Truman, Harry; World War II

Production Company

Name

NBC Home Video

Distributor

 

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