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The Fire

Episode 2 of 4

The first day of the aftermath of the explosion. Recollections of six survivors of the devastating atomic bomb drop. From October 1948.

30 minutes

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Thu 25 Aug 201600:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 24 Aug 201618:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra

How John Hersey's Hiroshima revealed the horror of the bomb

How John Hersey's Hiroshima revealed the horror of the bomb

The article by John Hersey had a massive impact, revealing the horror of nuclear weapons.