The First War of Physics: The Secret History of the Atomic Bomb, 1939-1949
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An epic story of science and technology at the very limits of human understanding: the monumental race to build the first atomic weapons. The New York Times - Michael Dobbs The basic elements of this story have been told many times before, of course. Readers familiar with the standard works on the subject will find little that is new or particularly startling in The First War of Physics…That said, this 576-page history provides an excellent introduction to a vast and complicated topic. By examining the competition among America, Russia and Germany, it knits together developments on different sides of the Atlantic into a brisk, exciting and comprehensive narrative.
