Atomic : the first war of physics and the secret history of the atomic bomb, 1939-49 by Baggott, J. E instant download

Atomic : the first war of physics and the secret history of the atomic bomb, 1939-49 by Baggott, J. E instant download

xiv, 576 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : 25 cm, Rich in personality, action, confrontation and deception, 'Atomic' presents an account of the race between Nazi Germany, Britain, America and the Soviet Union to build atomic weapons, Includes bibliographical references (pages 535-558) and index, pt. 1. Mobilisation -- The uranverein -- Element 94 -- Critical mass -- A visit to Copenhagen -- Tube alloys -- pt. 2. Weapon -- A modest request -- The Italian navigator -- Los Alamos Ranch School -- [ENORMOZ] -- Escape from Copenhagen -- pt. 3. War -- Uncle Nick -- Mortal crimes -- Alsos and AZUSA -- The final push -- Trinity -- Hypocentre -- Operation Epsilon -- pt. 4. Proliferation -- [Dognat i peregnat] -- Iron Curtain -- Crossroads -- Arzamas-16 -- Joe-1