Atomic Exploration on Tinian (WWII Atomic Bomb Pits!!!) | History Traveler Episode 243

Tinian is probably best remembered for being the place where the Enola Gay set off from to drop the first atomic bomb used in warfare on Hiroshima. In this episode, we're exploring this wild part of the island that has been reclaimed by nature to see where one of the most pivotal events in human history took place. This episode was produced in partnership with The Gettysburg Museum of History. See how you can support history education & artifact preservation by visiting their website & store at https://www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory... Support the effort to expand history education on PATREON:   / historyunderground   Set yourself up with a 10% DISCOUNT on all Origin gear and nutritional products by entering the code "history10" at www.originmaine.com! Other episodes that you might enjoy: The Suicide Cliffs of Saipan in WWII | History Traveler Episode 235:    • The Suicide Cliffs of Saipan in WWII | His...   The Bones of the WWII Dead in the Caves of Saipan | History Traveler Episode 234:    • The Bones of the WWII Dead in the Caves of...   HIDDEN JAPANESE GUNS IN THE WWII JUNGLES OF GUAM! | History Traveler Episode 238:    • HIDDEN JAPANESE GUNS IN THE WWII JUNGLES O...   Japanese Caves & Hideouts of Guam!!! | History Traveler Episode 240:    • Japanese Caves & Hideouts of Guam!!! | His...   WRECKED TANKS & THE WWII INVASION BEACHES OF SAIPAN | History Traveler Episode 230:    • WRECKED TANKS & THE WWII INVASION BEACHES ...   All drone flights conducted by a Part 107 licensed pilot. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro to Tinian 01:20 Ancient Origins on Tinian 03:22 North Field on Tinian 07:30 The Hiroshima Bomb Pit 11:20 Nagasaki Bomb Pit