Pacific. Ferocious fighting characterises the Allied offensive in the Pacific. The Japanese are fanatical in defence and severe casualties are incurred by the Americans as they embark on a two-pronged attack. (BW and Colour)
10.45 The Bomb. America was determined to use its latest weapon. With unconditional surrender not forthcoming from Japan, Enola Gay took flight on 6 August 1945. (BW and colour)