💨 Abstract

In his new book "The Hiroshima Men," author Iain MacGregor profiles a diverse group of individuals involved in the Hiroshima atomic bombing, highlighting the horrific human consequences. One of the key figures is John Hersey, whose 1946 article exposed the devastating effects of radiation on survivors. MacGregor also delves into the stories of pilot Paul Tibbets, bomb maker J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Army leader Henry "Hap" Arnold, among others.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff