Why does this map most likely show the location of the city of kokura?

a. to show that kokura was the closest major city to hiroshima and nagasaki

b. to demonstrate that kokura was the original target city for the second bomb

c. to illustrate the proximity between japan's three largest cities at the time

d. to imply that kokura was intended to be the third atomic target if necessary?

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Emmett Trujillo

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6 December, 13:50

Why does this map most likely show the location of the city of kokura?

a. to show that kokura was the closest major city to hiroshima and nagasaki

b. to demonstrate that kokura was the original target city for the second bomb

c. to illustrate the proximity between japan's three largest cities at the time

d. to imply that kokura was intended to be the third atomic target if necessary?

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Ruben · Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Kokura was designated as the secondary, back up option for the nuclear bomb named "Little Boy" that was dropped on Hiroshima. For the "Fat Man" bomb, Kokura was a primary target. It was spared from the destruction by the poor weather conditions as it was shrouded by heavy smog and clouds so the US command changed the bombing target to be Nagasaki.