When nuclear fission was discovered, scientists theorized if it could be used in an atom bomb. Thus, American Army sets up one of the biggest research projects in history: The Manhattan Project.

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Written by: Joram Appel
Director: Astrid Deinhard
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Sound design: Marek Kamiński
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Sources:
Picture of Fritz Strassmann, credit: Hanne Zapp-Berghauser, courtesy Irmgard Strassmann
Core fission by Stefan-Xp https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kernspaltung.gif
from the Noun Project: Plunger TNT by Creaticca Creative Agency
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Soundtracks from the Epidemic Sound:
Howard Harper-Barnes - London
Johannes Bornlof - The Inspector 4
Fabien Tell - Other Sides of Glory
Reynard Seidel - Deflection
Phoenix Tail - At the Front
Bonnie Grace - Imperious
Johannes Bornlof - Death And Glory 3

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