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Hiroshima: 80 years since atomic bomb

80 years ago the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com

80 years ago, on 6th August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The aim was to force a quick end to World War Two. The bomb destroyed the city of Hiroshima and about 140,000 people were killed. Learn about this news story with Beth and Neil.

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