The devastating effects of a nuclear bomb explosion. We met up with British atomic veterans who were present at test sites in Australia and the Pacific, to find out what it’s like to experience a nuclear bomb explosion up close. | VICE

The story of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is one of immense tragedy and profound historical significance. These two Japanese cities, bustling with life and integral to Japan's war efforts, were transformed into sites of unprecedented devastation in August 1945. At that time, Hiroshima was a city of both military and industrial importance, home to various military headquarters, supply depots, and factories. Nagasaki, similarly, was a key port and industrial hub, heavily involved in the production of wa