Based on the book, Hiroshima by John Hershey;
1) According to the book, why was Hiroshima such an ideal target for American bombing?
2) Discuss the experiences of one of the central characters in this book. Explain what you think the author's purpose was in telling so many individual, pre-bomb anecdotes.
3) List and describe some of the side effects from radiation sickness.
4) Explain why the medical and rescue efforts had so little impact on the survivors%u2019 behalf.