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The Soviet Bomb

Everything Everywhere Daily

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This chapter delves into the Soviet Union's first successful atomic bomb test in 1949 and its unexpected impact on the United States. It examines the accidental assistance the US provided to the Soviets and significant advancements in nuclear physics that contributed to this pivotal moment in history.

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