Trinity Site: 1945-1995 (eBook)

A National Historic Landmark, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

White Sands Missile Range . Public Affairs Office (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
110 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654713127-4 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Trinity Site: 1945-1995' by the White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office, readers are taken on a meticulously researched journey through the history of the infamous Trinity Site where the first atomic bomb was tested in 1945. The book offers a detailed account of the events leading up to the test, the impact of the test on the surrounding environment, and the subsequent developments at the site over the next 50 years. Written in a clear and factual style, the book provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most significant events in modern history within its literary and historical context. The inclusion of primary sources and archival photographs enhances the reader's understanding of the subject matter. The narrative is engaging and accessible, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of nuclear weapons testing and its aftermath. With its insightful analysis and in-depth exploration of the Trinity Site, this book sheds light on a pivotal moment in the 20th century that continues to have far-reaching consequences.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.7.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1945 historical events • American military research • atomic bomb • atomic bomb development • Atomic testing impact • Cold War era events • Cold War nuclear arms race • Historical military chronicle • History • Los Alamos • Manhattan Project • Manhattan Project legacy • military history • Military science General • National defense landmark • New Mexico • new mexico history • nuclear testing history • Physics • Scientific experimentation site • Testing • Trinity Site history • U.S. • Warfare technology evolution • White Sands Missile Range • World War II nuclear