The Chain Reaction

No one has yet thought of splitting the atom, let alone developing nuclear bombs. But if they do, there is a real risk that german scientists could be at the vanguard. This means hitler would have the full powers of atomic energy at his posal. Leo sallard's epiphany leads him to take matters into his own hands. He negotiates an unconventional appointment at saint bartholomew's in east london. His most depressing need as a source of radiation is commonly used in cancer treatment. Silard manages to scrape together the money for a small supply of neutrons - which he believes are key to unlocking the chain reaction. Just because an atom can be split