History
On August 9, 1945, the second atomic bomb destroyed parts of Nagasaki. Military groups and other emergency workers quickly entered the city to search for survivors. The situation was chaotic because the explosion happened in a hilly part of the city. These teams faced fires and falling buildings as they tried to reach trapped victims. Many of the responders were soldiers who were already stationed in the area. They used trucks and simple tools to clear paths through the debris. Like in Hiroshima, many responders did not understand the dangers of radiation. They worked for long hours to bring water and medical care to those who were hurt. Some local groups worked with the military to organize shelters for people who had lost their homes. Their work was important for the people who survived the blast. Even though their resources were very limited, these responders kept working to save as many lives as possible before the war ended shortly after.
