Fallout

In "Fallout," Peter Watson unravels the accepted narrative surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb, revealing that Germany was unlikely to develop its own atomic weapons long before the Allies' bomb was operational. He uncovers new documents that illustrate how Britain and the U.S. misled each other while secretly shifting the bomb's intended purpose from ending World War II to deterring Soviet power. This compelling exploration not only questions the bomb's necessity but also highlights its profound and lasting impact on global relations, setting the stage for the Cold War.