Hiroshima: in the shadow of the bomb

Welcome to the History Extra podcast. Fascinating historical conversations from the makers of BBC History Magazine. eight fifteen AM on the sixth of August, nineteen forty five. An atomic bomb exploded over Hiroshima.

It was an event that changed the course of history. But it was also one driven by individuals. Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizin, the author Ian McGregor tells this story through the eyes of people whose lives were forever changed by the quest to build the bomb. From the general charged with leading the Manhattan Project to the journalist who exposed its devastating consequences.

So Ian, your new book charts uh Decade long journey towards the world's first atomic attack introducing us to Some of those people who play critical roles in the Development at the ball. And also those m most affected by its determination.

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