The book describes the results of the impact of atomic weapons on people, animals, military equipment, property and various structures according to the results of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 and the results of tests of atomic bombs in Bikini, conducted in 1996. The presentation of factual material is preceded by brief information on the physical foundations of atomic explosive weapons and their damaging factors. The book is intended for officers of the Soviet Army and Navy.