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Hitler's Atomic Bomb: The true story of the Nazi atomic bomb that would have made the Third Reich in

by Power, Dan

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Hitler's Atomic Bomb is a fascinating, disturbing and rigorous journey into the dark recesses of the Third Reich and its race - unfinished - towards the most destructive weapon ever conceived by man. Through an accurate historical investigation and an engaging story, the book explores one of the least known, but most controversial, aspects of the Second World War: Nazi Germany's attempt to build the atomic bomb. From the first scientific intuitions on nuclear fission to the birth of the Uranverein, the reader is guided through secret laboratories, uranium mines, sabotage operations, clandestine interrogations and international conspiracies. Enigmatic figures such as Werner Heisenberg, Albert Speer and the physicists involved in the German nuclear program move against the backdrop of a regime that attempted to bend science to its totalitarian purposes. But this is not just the chronicle of a failed project. It is also an exploration of the moral responsibilities of scientists, the limits of knowledge under a dictatorial regime, the strategic decisions that changed the course of history. Through dense and documented chapters, the book addresses the mysteries still unsolved, the tests perhaps carried out in secret, the escape of Jewish physicists towards the Allies, Operation Alsos and the role of propaganda in building the myth of the "Wunderwaffen". With a narrative style but always anchored to historical sources, Hitler's Atomic Bomb does not only offer answers: it raises profound questions about the relationship between power, science and conscience. It is a work that combines rigor and passion, perfect for those who want to understand not only what happened, but also what could have happened if history had taken a different path. A powerful warning, today more than ever, on the importance of knowledge, memory and responsibility.

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  • Jun 29, 2025 Pub Date:
  • 9798290174235 ISBN-10:
  • 9798290174235 ISBN-13:
  • English Language