Description: This book offers a captivating glimpse into Operation Crossroads, the historic atomic bomb tests conducted at Bikini Atoll in 1946. Through vivid photographs and firsthand accounts, the author meticulously documents the massive preparations, diverse activities, and scientific insights gained from this monumental experiment. Set against the backdrop of the dawning Atomic Age, the book explores the profound implications of atomic weapons for warfare and civilization itself. It delves into the technical and scientific lessons learned at Bikini, revealing the staggering energy release and deadly radioactivity of these bombs. The author emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation to control atomic armaments and harness atomic energy for peaceful pursuits. By showcasing the destructive power of the bombs and the meticulous efforts to understand their effects, this book underscores the critical crossroads at which humanity stands. It serves as a poignant reminder of the immense responsibility we bear in the face of this transformative technology. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 226
Type: textbook
Book Title: Operation Crossroads : the Official Pictorial Record (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 10.9 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: United States Joint Task Force One
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
