Summary Package 3

Passage A discusses the effects the atomic bomb had on the populations of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Using your own words as far as possible, summarise the physical destruction, the human casualties, and the effects on morale wrought by the atomic bomb.

USE THE MATERIAL IN PASSAGE A FROM LINE 11 TO 76.

Your summary, which must be in continuous writing (not note form), must not be more than 150 words (not counting the words given to help you to begin).

Begin your summary as follows: [25]

The bomb exploded over Hiroshima, the entire built-up portion of the city was by blast and swept by fire. Fires springing up almost over the area around the center of the city drew in air. The city gave a roughly circular shape which was almost burned out. The collapse of many buildings, and conflagration contributed to an unprecedented casualty rate. Magnitude of casualties is set in relief by comparing with the Tokyo fire raid. The impact of the atomic bomb shattered the normal way of life. It also disrupted the organizations for handling the disaster. People sought safety from the conflagration for shelter and food. People were streaming back in search of relatives and friends. Some wants to determine the extent of their property loss. Some stocks of supplies had been dispersed, many were destroyed. The atomic bombs were the great numbers of casualties. Exact number of dead and injured will never be known due to confusion after the explosions. Outstanding difference was the presence of radiation effects. The causes of death and injury were secondary effects of blast and falling debris, and burns from blazing buildings. Some of the dead looked as if they had drowned. Allied investigators discredited the evidence of blast effects as the normal effects of blast are internal haemorrhage and crushing.