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Spared, even. There were more selection criteria, though, and Nagasaki was (IIRC) chosen at the last moment because of the weather.

• ADent 1y ago
  Kokura was the primary target and three bombing runs were made before diverting to Nagasaki.
  • mrexroad 1y ago
    Thank you for sharing! I knew Nagasaki was alternate selection, but this is first time I’ve heard three runs were attempted before diverting.
  • jordanb 1y ago
    Leading to the concept of the "luck of Kokura" where you avoid a catastrophe without even being aware of it.