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The World at War S1E24 — The Atomic Bomb (February–September 1945)
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The World at War•Season 1•Episode 24

The Atomic Bomb (February–September 1945)

8.9/10 · 435 votesApr 24, 197455 min

Ranked #7 of 26 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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Western scientists have developed a new, immensely powerful weapon - the atomic bomb. On August 6th 1945, the Enola Gay delivers the world's first atomic bomb to Hiroshima. The world would be forever altered.

Directed byDavid Elstein

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Season 1 Episodes26

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Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Narrator

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David Elstein

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Atomic Bomb (February–September 1945)" is episode 24 of The World at War season 1. It scored 8.9/10 from 435 votes, ranking #7 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by David Elstein, it aired on April 24, 1974.