In 1945, a terrible catastrophe occurred that wiped out the city of Hiroshima, but unexpectedly, three people miraculously survived the ruins and became living witnesses of that tragedy. The photographs they were taken will forever remain in history.
In the camera, their eyes appear deep and confused, as if they have lost their souls, their fingers are twisted and twisted, as if they have been bitten by an invisible monster, and the scars on their bodies are like the marks of history, heavy and profound. Although they survived this, the shadow of nuclear radiation can never be shaken off and will follow them forever. Nuclear weapons, the cold and powerful existence, are enough to destroy the whole world.
In times of peace, no country wants to be dragged into the vortex of war. However, it is precisely because of the power of nuclear weapons that China has to go all out on research and manufacturing. Even if we never use this weapon, we must have it and not let the shadow of the nuclear threat hang over us forever.
The power of nuclear weapons goes without saying, and the photographs of the survivors of Hiroshima are enough to arouse our awe. Those three survivors are like a vivid demonstration of the power of nuclear weapons. Their presence is a mirror of human wisdom and a deep prayer for peace.
On August 6, 1945, the city of Hiroshima was submerged in a haze. An American atomic bomb exploded over the city, unleashing a devastating force that, like an angry titan, instantly destroyed the city's prosperity and peace. Hiroshima, once full of life, was scorched by the atomic bomb.
The fire raged among the ruins, raging like wild beasts, devouring all life and buildings. The whole city was engulfed in flames, which was terrifying. Survivor Koji Kawashima still reminisces about that time years later. When the alarm sounded, he immediately realized the danger, and fortunately there was a bomb shelter nearby, which he hurriedly hid in. In the dark, damp bomb shelter, he heard explosions and wails, filled with fear and helplessness.
When he poked his head out, he was shocked by what he saw. The whole city was on fire, and the smell of burning was in the air. There were many wounded people scattered on the ground, and their pain and despair touched him deeply. There was a pool nearby, and people jumped into the water to extinguish the flames, but the water had long since boiled and they never surfaced again. The brutality of this disaster was unbelievable, and the city was like hell on earth.
It is known that when Hiroshima was hit by the atomic bomb, the temperature of the entire city instantly soared to 6,000 degrees, and many residents were burned to death in the flames. Even if some of the survivors escaped the flames, they eventually died tragically from their injuries. The whole city was filled with wailing, and the sight was unbearable.
In the midst of this catastrophe, Kiyoko Kawasaki became one of those tenacious survivors. That day, she was having a sweet dream, but she was suddenly awakened by a blinding light, which instantly plunged her into a cruel reality. At this moment, she felt as if her brain had been violently pounded and she lost consciousness. When she woke up again, she was horrified to find herself covered in wounds, her skin and fingers were not lightly injured, and they were stained with blood, as if torn apart by the cruel reality.
The wound healed slowly, but the skin became rough, the fingers twisted, and the internal organs suffered heavy blows. From then on, her life was destined to struggle with pain. The third survivor of Hiroshima was also tortured, with burned skin, mutilated organs, and deformed fingers, silently telling the cruelty of the disaster. In his long old age, he also struggled with pain.
On August 9, 1945, Nagasaki was once again hit by an atomic bomb, a reenactment of the Hiroshima tragedy. Taniguchi Reiya, a survivor of the Nagasaki nuclear bombing, recalls the horrific scene at the time. A powerful shockwave knocked him to the ground, followed by a burning sensation that spread like flames.
The skin on his back was torn, leaving a bloody wound. After three long years of arduous treatment, he was fortunate to survive, but was left with irreparable scars in his body. The ribs are worn out, the lungs are out of protection, it is difficult to breathe, the fingers are perpetually twisted, and the skin is pitted. This painful experience not only caused him great suffering, but also made us deeply aware of the horror of nuclear weapons.
These seemingly distant historical events remind us that the catastrophic effects of nuclear weapons are immeasurable. In an era of peace, we should cherish peace, be vigilant against war, and let tragedies never happen again.