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The Manhattan Project

Short History Of...

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The Manhattan Project: From Planning to Detonation

This chapter explores the inception and execution of the Manhattan Project, focusing on strategic decisions regarding locations, team formation, and the challenges faced in atomic bomb development. It details the atmosphere of urgency as scientists raced against time during World War II, culminating in the Trinity Test and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The narrative also reflects on the moral implications and legacy of nuclear warfare that continue to resonate today.

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