Hiroshima Videos

Views from Ground Zero

Views from Ground Zero

This video clip shows views in various directions away from ground zero at Hiroshima.
(160 x 120 QuickTime, 2.4 MBytes)

Japanese Military Headquarters

Japanese Military Headquarters

The Japanese Military Headquarters were 0.3 mi from ground zero at Hiroshima. It was a closely guarded secret for many, many years that a number of American POW's were held here when the bomb was dropped.
(160 x 120 QuickTime, 1.0 MBytes)

Shadows on a Bridge

Shadows on a Bridge

At 0.6 mi from ground zero, the intense heat etched any surface facing the fireball.
(160 x 120 QuickTime, 2.3 MBytes)

 

Note: These videos are taken from the film The Atom Strikes, by the U.S. Army Signal Corps. This film is of historic interest and does not necessarily represent the policy or plans of the creating agency.