BLUF
On August 9, 1945, a last-minute change in target spared Kokura from destruction. The Bockscar bomber, low on fuel, dropped the "Fat Man" bomb on Nagasaki, leading to significant casualties and Japan's eventual surrender.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the strategic decisions and contingencies during World War II's final days.
- Recognize the humanitarian impact of warfare and the importance of ethical considerations in military operations.
- Reflect on the role of chance and decision-making in historical events.
