Oppenheimer: The Genius, the Film, and the Project That Changed the World
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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Oppenheimer's Leadership in the Manhattan Project
This chapter explores J. Robert Oppenheimer's innovative leadership as the director of the Manhattan Project, focusing on his problem-solving abilities amidst engineering challenges. It highlights the urgency of beating Nazi Germany in developing an atomic bomb and the collaborative efforts of American scientists in response to this threat.
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