Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki: Infographic: Quick Facts

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Infographic detailing the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, during World War II. It includes a map of Japan highlighting Nagasaki, facts about the Fat Man bomb, casualty statistics showing about 70,000 dead by year's end, symptoms of radiation injury, and notes on the city's rebuilding and peace movement.

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