The Bomb cover image

S2.7 Critical mass

The Bomb

CHAPTER

The Secrets of the Cold War

Arnold is suspicious of imigrants, and isn't of any german speaking people floating around. He wins fook's trust, but fooks doesn't win his. Arnold asks the scientists if he can have the keys to their personal safes when they go away. Most tell him where to get off. But klaus fuks obliges. For a year after returning from america, he has had no contact with the soviets. The risks are too high. With the war now over, priorities have shifted m i five. Previously, the critical work of briton's pre war nuclear bomb gam two balloys had trumped careful vetting.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner