The Bastard Brigade
The True Story of the Renegade Scientists and Spies Who Sabotaged the Nazi Atomic Bomb
by:
Sam Kean
in:
Military History
Summary:
The book chronicles the efforts of a group of Allied spies and scientists during World War II as they work to prevent Nazi Germany from developing nuclear weapons. It details the daring missions and scientific endeavors undertaken to disrupt the German atomic program, including the exploits of figures like Moe Berg and the Alsos Mission.
Key points:
1. The Manhattan Project: The book details the secret U.S. project to develop the atomic bomb during WWII.
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