Ten seconds that changed the world

How the top-secret Manhattan Project saw the invention of the atomic bomb, which culminated in the end of one war and the beginning of another

Eighty years after atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, the resurrection of one of its cities remains remarkable

“He came, he bombed, he ended the war.” ...

Amazing answers to your curious questions

Since 1940 Japan had been devoid of civilian politicians as the parties had been dissolved by the militaristic Imperial Rule Assistance Association, led by Lt General Hideki Tojo. Over the intervening

To commemorate 80 years since the Second World War, History of War will be taking a look at some of the key events taking place during each month of the conflict