The Bastard Brigade: The True Story of the Renegade Scientists and Spies Who Sabotaged the Nazi Atomic Bomb

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From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes the gripping, untold story of a renegade group of scientists and spies determined to keep Adolf Hitler from obtaining the ultimate prize a nuclear bombScientists have always kept secrets But rarely have the secrets been as vital as they were during World War II In the middle of building an atomic bomb, the leaders of the Manhattan Project were alarmed to learn that Nazi Germany was far outpacing the Allies in nuclear weapons research Hitler, with just a few pounds of uranium, would have the capability to reverse the entire D Day operation and conquer Europe So they assembled a rough and motley crew of geniuses dubbed the Alsos Mission and sent them careening into Axis territory to spy on, sabotage, and even assassinate members of Nazi Germany s feared Uranium Club.The details of the mission rival the finest spy thriller, but what makes this story sing is the incredible cast of characters both heroes and rogues alike including Moe Berg the major league catcher who abandoned the game for a career as a multilingual international spy the strangest fellow to ever play professional baseball.Werner Heisenberg the Nobel Prize winning physicist credited as the discoverer of quantum mechanics a key contributor to the Nazi s atomic bomb project and the primary target of the Alsos mission.Colonel Boris Pash a high school science teacher and veteran of the Russian Revolution who fled the Sovit Union with a deep disdain for Communists and who later led the Alsos mission.Joe Kennedy Jr the charismatic, thrill seeking older brother of JFK whose need for adventure led him to volunteer for the most dangerous missions the Navy had to offer.Samuel Goudsmit a washed up physics prodigy who spent his life huntinh Nazi scientist and his parents, who had been swept into a concentration camp across the globe.Ir ne and Frederic Joliot Curie a physics Nobel Prize winning power couple who used their unassuming status as scientists to become active members of the resistance.Thrust into the dark world of international espionage, these scientists and soldiers played a vital and largely untold role in turning back one of the darkest tides in human history. Best Download The Bastard Brigade: The True Story of the Renegade Scientists and Spies Who Sabotaged the Nazi Atomic Bomb [ author ] Sam Kean [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr Review first posted on Fantasy Literature Sam Kean, who wrote the delightfully informative Caesar s Last Breath in 2017 about the topic of gases, including a section on nuclear bombs, delvesdeeply into the history of the atomic bomb in The Bastard Brigade Though the subtitle might lead one to presume that it focuses solely on the Allies Alsos mission, the group charged with thwarting Nazi Germany s development of the atomic bomb, this book is muchwide ranging in its topics The Review first posted on Fantasy Literature Sam Kean, who wrote the delightfully informative Caesar s Last Brea...I received a review copy from the publisher, which has in no way affected my review, and, in fact, I had already preordered the book before they contacted me, because Sam Kean is like a non fiction Scheherazade, and, frankly, it s annoying how easy he makes it look to expound upon complex scientific concepts whilst simultaneously regaling us with a crackerjack tale of historical whizzbangery I m looking into having him kneecapped, rest assured, but in the gentlest manner in which one can crack I received a review copy from the publisher, which has in no way affected my review, and, in fact, I had already preordered the book before they contacted me, because Sam Kean is like a non fiction Scheherazade, and, frankly, it s annoying how easy he makes it look to expound upon complex scientific concepts whilst simultaneously regaling us with a crackerjack tale of historical whizzbangery I m looking into having him kneecapped, rest assured, but in the gentlest manner in which one can crack a patella, because he seems like a nice guy and I m not a savage.In a departure from his prior books, which sti...Sam Kean is already one of my favorite authors, and his latest offering is yet another fantastic blend of science and human interest The Bastard Brigade unfolds the Allied effort to prevent Nazi Germany from building an atomic bomb We ve all considered the horrifying counterfactual of Hitler obtaining an atomic weapon, and perhaps heard stories about the Germans confiscating heavy water or employing scientists like Werner Heisenberg, but in Bastard Brigade w...Sam Kean has shed light on a WWII subject that until now has remained in the shadows The Bastard Brigade is the true story of the renegade scientists and spies who sabotaged the nazi development of the atomic bomb Who knew that such a raucous and deadly fight to the finish line took place The leaders of the Manhattan Project were alarmed to learn that Nazi Germany was far outpacing the Allies in nuclear weapons research and development As D Day loomed, they assembled a rough and motley Sam Kean has shed light on a WWII subject that until now has remained in the shadows The Bastard Brigade is the true story of the renegade scientists and spies who sabotaged the nazi development of t...Magnificent book on the crossroads of science and historyThere are the occasional science history books, that when I reach the end, I go, Oh no, I wantThe Bastard Brigade is one of those books I loved it Sam Kean is a wonderful science writer and this book is exactly what I expect in great science writing lots of biographical and historical content, well explained science, and a good sense of humor Considering the subject matter, the fact that Kean can use humor attests to his Magnificent book on the crossroads of science and historyThere are the occasional science history books, that when I reach the end, I go, Oh no, I wantThe Bastard Brigade is one of those books I loved it Sam Kean is a wonderful science writer and this book is exactly what I expect in great science writing lots of biographical and historical content, well explained science, and a good sense of humor Considering the subject matter, the fact that Kean can...By Kean s own admission B Brigade is a departure from his usual style, being afocused A to B story Although is some respects the story is much like the Brigade, an intriguing whole pieced together from bits and pieces all over It s hard to explain, the story isn t a straightforward tale of a crack team thrown together for a challenging task, butof a compilation of the various missions and people associated with the Nazi Nuclear Bomb project That s not to say the book was By Kean s own admission B Brigade is a departure from his usual style, being afocused A to B story Although is some respects the story is much like the Brigade, an intriguing whole pieced together from b...Oh Those scientists They are amazing I think I have read all of Sam Kean s books He is a terrific author.I heard an interview with the author on Science Friday and ordered the book immediately Wow, I started reading it this morning and I can barely put it down The subtitle is completely, accurately descriptive, it s packed with physics, war, spies, fascinating characters, history this a GREAT read with snark, adventure, intrigue, war, suspense and drama It s exceptionally well written dealing with the science without condescension or confusion and the real life individuals come across as humans I heard an interview with the author on Science Friday and ordered the book immediately Wow, I started reading it this morning and I can barely put it down The subtitle is completely, accurately desc...Wow, just wow This was a great read, especially if you d like to knowabout WWII without the history textbook feel This book reads like a novel and follows a very specific group of people who were associated with the development of the technology and theory behind the atomic bomb I like that the author includes insight from both side...The Bastard Brigade The True Story of the Plot to Stop the Nazi Atomic Bomb was a surprise in a number of ways In spite of my interest in WWII, I wasn t sure if this one would be a winner for me There is some physics involved, which made me a bit leery, but Sam Kean keeps it simple even for the layman, and the oddball and totally real characters involved are fascinating examples of all the strengths and flaws human beings can exhibit from description From New York Times bestselling author The Bastard Brigade The True Story of the Plot to Stop the Nazi Atomic Bomb was a surprise in a number of ways In spite of my interest in WWII, I wasn t sure if this one would be a winner for me There is some physics involved, which made me a bit leery, but Sam Kean keeps it simple even for the layman, and the oddball and totally real characters involved are fascinating examples of all the strengths and flaws human beings can exhibit from description From New York Times best...

The Bastard Brigade: The True Story of the Renegade Scientists and Spies Who Sabotaged the Nazi Atomic Bomb
  • 12 April 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 464 pages
  • 0316381683
  • Sam Kean
  • The Bastard Brigade: The True Story of the Renegade Scientists and Spies Who Sabotaged the Nazi Atomic Bomb