The Day the World Went Nuclear: Dropping the Atom Bomb and the End of World War II in the Pacific
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (889 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1427287279 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 594 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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The popularity of O'Reilly's adult title will drive interest in this version, but it definitely stands alone and will find an audience among general readers and report writers.” School Library Journal“Accessible to younger readers.” Booklist. The Day the President Was Shot: "History buffs will enjoy this, and those for whom the Reagan administration is long ago and far away will be taken by an episode that still chills." BooklistHitler's Last Days: "A skillfully organized overview of the fall of the Third Reich, O&r
. Bill O'Reilly is a former high-school history teacher and the author of many bestselling books, including Lincoln's Last Days and Hitler's Last Days
Meanwhile, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, Dr. 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. Autumn 1944. 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.. Robert O
"The development and use of the Atom Bomb" according to Carol. A well written book meant for teen-agers, but very interesting to adults as well. It gives an excellent description of the development of the atomic bomb, and the decisions made regarding its use. The bomb shortened the war and saved the many American casualtie. I am never disappointed by Bill O'Reilly's books Was unable to put the book down, brought up in a military home. I have read a lot about the European campaign, not much about the Asian. I lived on Guam in the late I am never disappointed by Bill O'Reilly's books carol r. Was unable to put the book down, brought up in a military home. I have read a lot about the European campaign, not much about the Asian. I lived on Guam in the late 40's and in Singapore so this book was a natural for me to read. 0's and in Singapore so this book was a natural for me to read. "Bill O Reilly' s Best" according to Texan. Gives a great look at what lead up to the development of the bomb and why it was dropped. It points out the difficulty of making the decision for Truman. Can't put it down once you begin to read.