Chapter
Oppenheimer's Regret
36:33 - 42:55 (06:22)
Oppenheimer expressed his remorse about creating the atomic bomb before it was dropped on Japan, as he believed it would cause mass destruction to innocent lives, while Truman and his team insisted on using it.
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Oppenheimer, the scientist who headed the Manhattan Project, expressed guilt to Truman about creating the bombs that were used on Japan in WWII, even before they were used.
36:33 - 39:15 (02:42)
Summary
Oppenheimer, the scientist who headed the Manhattan Project, expressed guilt to Truman about creating the bombs that were used on Japan in WWII, even before they were used. Over 70 other atomic scientists also expressed concerns about using the bombs on cities and people in a petition, suggesting offshore or uninhabited areas instead.
ChapterOppenheimer's Regret
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The years 1945 and 1946 saw unique ideas proposed to eliminate atomic weapons from the world, but war plans acknowledge the need for an atomic initiative if there is a danger to allies or necessary assets.
39:15 - 42:55 (03:40)
Summary
The years 1945 and 1946 saw unique ideas proposed to eliminate atomic weapons from the world, but war plans acknowledge the need for an atomic initiative if there is a danger to allies or necessary assets.