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00:00We have spent more than two billion dollars on the greatest scientific gamble in history.
00:13It is an atomic bomb. It is a harnessing of the basic power of the universe. With this bomb,
00:22we have now added a new and revolutionary increase in destruction. That bomb has more
00:29power than 20,000 tons of TNT. We shall destroy their dumps, their factories, and their communications.
00:40Let there be no mistake. We shall completely destroy Japan's power to make war.
00:48Enola Gay, this is command. You're clear for takeoff. Over.
00:52Copy that command. Commencing takeoff now. Over.
00:59Exploring in the passive war.
01:11Exploring in the world
01:20Exploring in the world
01:22Exploring in the world
01:24Command, this is Enola Gay. We are approaching the initial point. Over.
01:35Roger. Enola Gay. Confirm weather conditions and visibility over Hiroshima. Over.
01:40Weather is clear and visibility is excellent. Command, wind speed at altitude is within acceptable parameters for bomb release. Over.
01:48Confirm payload status. Enola Gay. Over.
01:50Little boy is secure and armed. Safety mechanisms have been disengaged. Over.
02:05Enola Gay to command. We are currently at 31,000 feet. Adjusting course for final approach. Over.
02:12You are cleared to proceed, Enola Gay. We need to hit the Ayoi Bridge for maximum impact. What's the payload status? Over.
02:19Payload is ready for deployment. Maintaining speed and altitude for optimal drop trajectory. Over.
02:26Godspeed, Enola Gay. Command out.
02:2810,000 feet.
02:55Enola Gay to command. Bomb away.
03:05Roger that, Enola Gay. Begin post-release maneuvering protocol.
03:25Roar!
03:55The End
04:25The End
04:55The End
05:25The End
05:55A short time ago, an American airplane dropped a run bomb on Hiroshima.
06:21We have won.
06:23What has been done is the greatest achievement of organized science in history.
06:29We knew the world would not be the same.
07:09The belief is evil.
07:10This is just in, ladies and gentlemen.
07:19President Truman just announced the first ever use of a new secret weapon.
07:23An atomic bomb of unparalleled strength.
07:26The bomb was deployed 16 hours ago and engulfed Hiroshima in a mushroom of fire.
07:31Japanese officials have confirmed the immediate loss of over 78,000 lives following the blast,
07:37with the total number of casualties now exceeding 130,000.
07:41President Truman has called for Japan to surrender or expect a rain of ruin from the air,
07:46the like of which has never been seen on this earth.
07:56Sir, at the time that you first found out about the atomic bomb,
08:11did you regard it as a curse or a blessing to mankind?
08:15Well, I thought it was a blessing. I thought it could be used and made a blessing.
08:19I never worried about its being a curse, a weapon that would win the war, and it did.
08:24That's what I was interested in.
08:54No, no, no!
08:56We were in the beginning of the attack.
08:57No, no!
08:58No, no, no!
09:00No!
09:01No, no, no!
09:03No, no!
09:04No, no, no!
09:06No!
09:07No, no, no!
09:09I'm almost...
09:11No!
09:12No!
09:13No!
09:14No!
09:15I'm so fucking sorry to command you this storm.