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Heavy Hydrogen
Heavy Hydrogen or deuterium is discovered by Harold C. Urey. -
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Splitting Atoms
The atom is split by John Crockcroft and E.T.S. Walton of Great Britain thereby proving Einstein's Theory of Relativity. -
Chain Reaction
Hungarian physicist Leo Szilard realizes the possibility of the nuclear chain reaction. -
Nuclear Fission
The first nuclear fission is achieved by Enrico Fermi of Italy. -
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Bombs?
Robert Oppenheimer realizes the military possibilities of nuclear fission. -
Dear FDR,
Albert Einstein writes to President Franklin Roosevelt concerning the use of uranium as a new source of energy leading to the formation of the Committee on Uranium. -
Lets Go Again
WWII begins -
Secretive Stuff
FDR authorizes the Manhattan Engineering District for the purpose of creating an atomic bomb. This would later be called the 'Manhattan Project' -
Targeting
Japan becomes the primary target for any future atomic bomb according to the Military Policy Committee of the Manhattan Project -
Death of a Hero
Franklin Roosevelt dies. Harry Truman is named the 33rd President of the US. -
Coming to an End
War ends in Europe -
Dont Play With Fire
Leo Szilard attempts to warn President Truman in person concerning the dangers of atomic weapons. -
Peace Through Strength
American intelligence discovers the only obstacle to peace with Japan is 'unconditional surrender'. -
Fire Away
President Truman orders atomic bombs to be used. -
End Game
Japan announces its formal surrender.