Hitler’s Secret Bomb (2021)

Introduction In the pivotal struggle for WWII victory, the race to develop the first atomic bomb was critical to secure world dominance; now, experts reveal new evidence behind Nazi Germany’s top-secret and cutting-edge development of catastrophic nuclear weapons. Outline With startling new information about the nuclear efforts of Nazi Germany, Japan and the US, Hitler’s…

Andrew Marshall

21/07/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

In the pivotal struggle for WWII victory, the race to develop the first atomic bomb was critical to secure world dominance; now, experts reveal new evidence behind Nazi Germany’s top-secret and cutting-edge development of catastrophic nuclear weapons.

Outline

With startling new information about the nuclear efforts of Nazi Germany, Japan and the US, Hitler’s Secret Bomb re-shapes a relevant, critical moment in time that changed… everything.

In the final months of WW2, could the Axis Powers have built their own Atomic bomb?

Experts on the US, German and Japanese nuclear programmes reveal an epic tale of science, struggle and secrecy as the atomic age explodes into life.

Stylised recreations, new information and archive drive the drama of WW2 scientists and military leaders battling to unlock the nuclear breakthrough that will win the war.

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- Sealight Pictures and Flame Productions for Discovery Science USA
Distributor(s):
- Discovery Science
Release Date: 22 August 2021 (US)
Running time: 2 x 60 minutes, 1 x 60 minutes, and 1 x 84 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: Australia.
Language: English.