Fat Man Atom Bomb

Fat Man was the plutonium implosion-type atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki on 9 August 1945. Its mechanism compressed a plutonium core using carefully arranged conventional explosives, unlike the gun-type arrangement of Little Boy. The weapon’s history belongs to the Manhattan Project and the final days of the Pacific War, with devastating consequences for the city and its inhabitants. The bomb was carried by the B-29 Bockscar, and its use followed the earlier attack on Hiroshima. Nagasaki’s terrain influenced the distribution of destruction, but could not prevent enormous loss of life and suffering. The weapon’s historical meaning extends beyond engineering into the political, ethical, and strategic consequences of the arrival of nuclear warfare.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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