Nuclear Weapons
"Little Boy" was the codename for the type of atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 during World War II. It was the first nuclear weapon used in warfare. Wikipedia
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"Fat Man" is the codename for the type of nuclear bomb that was detonated over the Japanese city of Nagasaki by the United States on 9 August 1945. It was the second of the only two nuclear weapons ever used in warfare, the first being Little Boy, and its detonation marked the third nuclear explosion in history. Wikipedia
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Although "Fat Man" was more powerful than "Little Boy", "Little Boy" caused more destruction due to the flat nature of Hiroshima, In contrast to Nagasaki's mountainous terrain due to it being in a valley.
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Drones
Drones are used as a way to attack and defend without and casualties. Not only this but they are much cheaper than a soldier flying a plane and a lot safer. On the other hand, they are difficult to defend against, making killing innocents much easier.