The Bomb
It Changed the World… and Continues to Shape Our Lives
Using masterfully restored footage from recently declassified images, The Bomb tells a powerful story of the most destructive invention in human history. From the earliest testing stages to its use as the ultimate chess piece in global politics, the program outlines how America developed the bomb, how it changed the world and how it continues to loom large in our lives. The show also includes interviews with prominent historians and government insiders, along with men and women who helped build the weapon piece by piece.
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- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 29, 2015
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Original language
- EN
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