Atomic Bombers Reflect on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Source: ‘You don’t brag about wiping out 60‑70,000 people’: the men who dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki | Nuclear weapons (2025-06-22)

The men responsible for dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki have expressed that they do not boast about their actions, which resulted in the deaths of 60,000 to 70,000 people. Their reflections highlight the gravity and moral complexity of their roles in history. The article explores the perspectives of these men, emphasizing the somber reality of nuclear warfare and the importance of remembering the devastating impact of those bombings. Their insights serve as a reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the need for caution in their future use.

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