
Hiroshima: The Manhattan Project
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
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The Race for the Atomic Bomb
This chapter explores the intense competition and collaborative efforts during World War II surrounding the development of the atomic bomb. It highlights key figures such as Groves and Oppenheimer, as well as the crucial role of British scientific contributions through the MAUD Committee. The chapter also examines the moral complexities faced by scientists and the logistical challenges of the Manhattan Project in the race against Nazi Germany.
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