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The Day the World Went Nuclear

Dropping the Atom Bomb and the End of World War II in the Pacific

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The Day the World Went Nuclear

By: Bill O'Reilly
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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Autumn 1944. World War II is nearly over in Europe, but in the Pacific, American soldiers face an enemy who will not surrender despite a massive and mounting death toll. Meanwhile, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team of scientists are preparing to test the deadliest weapon known to mankind. Newly inaugurated president Harry Truman faces the most important political decision in history: whether to use that weapon.

Adapted from Bill O'Reilly's historical thriller Killing the Rising Sun, with characteristically gripping storytelling, this story explores the decision to use the atom bomb and the end of World War II in the Pacific.

©2017 Bill O'Reilly (P)2017 Macmillan Audio
Military & Wars North America United States Young Adult Military War Imperialism Air Force
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Excellent follow up to Killing The Rising Sun.

I highly recommend this historical follow up to Killing The Rising Sun! very Excellent read!

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Accurate historical facts

Very good narration. End of WWII events not often explained were told well. Exceptional book. A Must-Read.

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Accurate historical account of the times the world was in.

liked all the sources used in the making of t this book. it must have been a lot of work to put it all together.

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detailed research

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Where does The Day the World Went Nuclear rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I didn't realize that this was almost an excerpt from Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan. Having reading Killing the Rising Sun and American Prometheus, this was just review.

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I found it interesting that Paul Tibbets Jr. named the plane after his mother, but the plane had been named and flown by another. I didn't know that Paul Tibbets Jr. didn't make the second flight because he wanted another to have the glory.

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I enjoyed the voice.

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It was easy to listen to in one sitting.

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Informative and entertaining look back on World War II history

I enjoyed this look back on the history of World War II and some of the most important things that happened during that war. I like that Bill O’Reilly doesn’t sugarcoat the personalities of many of the characters.

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very informative and moving!

with the detail and word mastery one has come to expect from Bill O'Reilly! very educational, riveting and informative.

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Gripping Story

O'Reilly brilliantly writes this in a way that put me in the moment and actually shared the subject's emotions.

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A gathering of facts

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The United States Won.

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A condensed version of Killing the Rising Sun

This version is mainly a condensed version focusing on the history of the nuclear development program, its effects and legacy. some new material was presented in the after material. Still well presented with great research, but I would recommend only one of the two unless the few added historical references are worth it to you.

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