On Aug. 6, 1945, the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. A few days later, another was dropped on Nagasaki. This marked the end of World War II. This Video of the Day details the minutes before the Hiroshima bombing.

This video comes from a BBC documentary entitled Hiroshima. It features witnesses on both sides. You’ll hear from the crew of the B-29 that dropped the bomb. You’ll get accounts from those who survived the bombing.

This year marks the 63rd anniversary of the bombing. This documentary offers an amazing look at that day in history.

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