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	The History Channel Presents Enola Gay Enola Gay A&E Home Video, 2005 average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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"I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." - J. Robert Oppenheimer, quoting the Bhagavad-Gita after detonation of the world's first atomic bomb. On August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb intended as a weapon was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, instantly annihilating over 70,000 people. ENOLA GAY combines two compelling, topflight documentaries that tell the remarkable story of America's decision to forever alter the course of history. ENOLA GAY: RAIN OF RUIN puts you inside the cockpit of the historic B-29 Superfortress bomber whose devastating payload helped bring about the end of WWII. From the development of the atomic bomb to the horrific aftermath, highlights include dramatic footage taken by the crewmembers themselves. HIROSHIMA: THE DECISION TO DROP THE BOMB takes an in-depth look at the steps leading to America's fateful decision. Was Japan already on the verge of surrender? Or was Truman's motivation ultimately political? Get the full story in this revealing, powerful program. Available on DVD for the first time, ENOLA GAY brings the full force of one of history's most pivotal moments straight into your living room. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

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Very good documentary, but more about atomic bomb than the Enola Gay itself

This very well done documentary from the history channel focuses more on the development and aftermath of the atomic bomb more than on the Enola Gay itself. With the title being Enola Gay I expected much more about the plane and crew itself, instead this is more a documentary on the atomic bomb itself than on the airplane.

It is well done with interviews and actual footage of the bombings themselves. The reenactments are a bit hokey in my opinion and could have been done better.

I would highly recommend this DVD overall as there is a wealth of information contained within it.

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