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The Enola Gay and the Legacy of the Atomic Bomb
On August 6, 1945, a pivotal moment in history occurred when the American B-29 bomber named the Enola Gay departed from the island of Tinian, bound for Hiroshima, Japan. This aircraft was carrying a significant payload: the uranium-235 bomb known as "Little Boy." This event marked the introduction of nuclear weapons into warfare, a decision that transformed international relations and warfare alike.