Hiroshima

Typical, part below ground, earth-covered, timber framed shelter 300 yds. from the centre of damage, which is to the right. In common with similar but fully sunk shelters, none appeared to have been structuruly damaged by the blast. Explosed woodwork was liable to “ flashburn. “ Internal blast probably threw the occupants about, and gamma rays may have caused casualties. See paragraph 40.

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