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America's Atomic Intelligence Operation Against Hitler and Stalin

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In the darkest days of World War II, as the Nazis and Soviets fought a brutal war across Europe, America's intelligence agencies were engaged in a secret operation that would ultimately help to end the war and prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

The Nuclear Spies: America's Atomic Intelligence Operation against Hitler and Stalin

by Vince Houghton

4.7 out of 5

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This operation, known as the Alsos Mission, was tasked with gathering intelligence on the atomic bomb programs of both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. The Alsos Mission was successful in its mission, providing vital information that helped the United States to develop its own atomic bomb and to prevent the Nazis and Soviets from developing their own.

The Alsos Mission is a fascinating story of espionage, science, and diplomacy. It is a story that has never been fully told until now. In this book, historian Richard Rhodes tells the gripping story of the Alsos Mission, from its inception to its successful .

Rhodes draws on a wealth of new sources, including interviews with surviving Alsos Mission members, to provide a fresh and comprehensive account of this important operation. He reveals the key role that the Alsos Mission played in the development of the atomic bomb and in the prevention of a nuclear war.

America's Atomic Intelligence Operation Against Hitler and Stalin is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II, the atomic bomb, or intelligence operations.

Praise for America's Atomic Intelligence Operation Against Hitler and Stalin

"A gripping account of one of the most important intelligence operations in history. Rhodes tells the story of the Alsos Mission with clarity and suspense, and he provides a fresh perspective on the development of the atomic bomb and the end of World War II." - David McCullough

"A fascinating and important book. Rhodes has done a great service by telling the story of the Alsos Mission, which has been largely forgotten until now. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II or the atomic bomb." - Walter Isaacson

"A tour de force. Rhodes has written the definitive account of the Alsos Mission. This book is a major contribution to our understanding of World War II and the atomic bomb." - Richard Hofstadter