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15 Most Bombed Cities Throughout History

Darren March 3, 2026 6 min

2. Hiroshima, Japan

2. Hiroshima, Japan
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The atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, instantly leveled the city and killed over 70,000 people. As the first city ever targeted by a nuclear weapon, Hiroshima symbolizes both the horrors of atomic warfare and the drive for peace. The city’s rebirth has made it a global center for peace advocacy (History Channel).

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