An unmarried young couple are shown kissing several times, and in bed, implying that they had sex. No nudity shown.

Because of the violent nature of the explosion, much blood and many injuries are shown, including cuts, objects embedded in people, amputations, and at least one decapitation.

SPOILER -- one disfigured hospital patient kills himself by cutting his own throat with a pocketknife, and a lot of blood is shown.

Frequent cigarette smoking by the main character and others.

Numerous, due to the effects of the huge explosion. Many buildings, objects, and people are shown being destroyed by the blast. Many dead bodies, including one complete decapitation, are shown, as is a young girl that froze to death.

A hospitalized soldier is shown with massive facial injuries and attempted reconstruction; he is also missing an arm.