The "Baker" Nuclear Test, Operation Crossroads (1946) - Historic Photo Print (Framed and Matted) (12"x18")

Witness a defining, terrifying moment of the 20th century with this historic photograph of the "Baker" nuclear explosion. Taken on July 25, 1946, at Bikini Atoll, this image captures the world's first underwater atomic bomb detonation. The colossal pillar of water and spray dwarfs the fleet of naval warships, creating one of the most awe-inspiring and unsettling images of the Atomic Age.

A Pivotal Moment in History: This photograph documents the "Baker" test of Operation Crossroads, a U.S. military operation designed to study the effects of nuclear weapons on naval vessels.

Unprecedented Scale & Power: The image captures the sheer force of a 21-kiloton atomic bomb, which threw two million tons of water and sand into the air, creating a column half a mile wide.

Icon of the Atomic Age: This photograph quickly became a powerful symbol of humanity's newfound and terrifying power, representing both a scientific milestone and an apocalyptic threat.

High-Quality Historic Reproduction: Sourced from U.S. military archives, this is a sharp, clear reproduction of one of the most significant photographs ever taken.

Perfect For: A study, office, or collection dedicated to military history, the Cold War, and 20th-century science. It is a profound gift for historians, veterans, and anyone fascinated by the major events that shaped our world.

Did You Know? The "Baker" test was so powerful it sank or capsized multiple warships, including a battleship and two aircraft carriers. More importantly, it revealed the immense danger of radioactive fallout, as the surviving ships were coated in a deadly, invisible mist that could not be cleaned. This test fundamentally changed the world's understanding of nuclear warfare.

Product Specifications:

• Art Style: Documentary Photography, Photojournalism
• Subject: History, Military, Nuclear Test, Atomic Age, Cold War
• Color Palette: Black and White
• Mood: Awe-Inspiring, Powerful, Terrifying, Historic, Monumental
• Era: 1940s (1946)
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
  
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
  
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
  
• Lightweight
  
• Acrylite front protector
  
• Hanging hardware included
  
• Blank product components sourced from Japan and the US
  
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