The Neutron Bomb
How the deadliest bomb in the world almost came to be
2022 · 1h 29m · N/A Documentary, War
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The Neutron Bomb
Overview
We've all heard of the atomic bomb, but in the late 1950s, an idea was conceived of a bomb which would maximize damage to people, but minimize damage to buildings and vital infrastructure: perfect for an occupying army. This is the story of a man and his bomb: a melding of world events and scientific discovery inspire the neutron bomb, one of the most hated nuclear weapons ever invented.
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