Timewatch - S08E07: Summer of the Bomb

Name: Summer of the Bomb
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1989-08-09
Duration: 1 h

Aug 09, 1989DocumentarySeason 8, Episode 7

Did the atomic bombs that fell on Hiroshima and Nagasaki really shorten the war and save Allied lives? Based on American archive records, this dramatic account of the decision to use the atomic bomb reveals the reality of power politics - and pinpoints the origins of the Cold War.

All Episodes - Season 8

01Light in the DarkJan 11, 1989 02An Age of EmpireFeb 08, 1989 03Sacrifice at Pearl HarborApr 05, 1989 04Playing with HistoryMay 03, 1989 05WitnessesMay 31, 1989 06The Night of the Long KnivesJul 27, 1989 07Summer of the BombAug 09, 1989 08The Land of Lost ContentSep 06, 1989 09TrotskyOct 04, 1989 10Fascist Legacy: 1: A Promise FulfilledNov 01, 1989 11Fascist Legacy: 2: A Pledge BetrayedNov 08, 1989

Timewatch S08E07 Synopsis

Timewatch "Summer of the Bomb" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1989-08-09, this episode is part of Season 8 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Did the atomic bombs that fell on Hiroshima and Nagasaki really shorten the war and save Allied lives? Based on American archive records, this dramatic account of the decision to use the atomic bomb reveals the reality of power politics - and pinpoin...