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- Book Title
- Spies in the Congo : America's Atomic Mission in World War II
- Publication Name
- Spies in the Congo
- Title
- Spies in the Congo
- Subtitle
- America's Atomic Mission in World War II
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10
- 1610396545
- EAN
- 9781610396547
- ISBN
- 9781610396547
- Publisher
- Public Affairs
- Genre
- History, Political Science
- Release Year
- 2016
- Release Date
- 09/08/2016
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 1.5in
- Item Length
- 9.5in
- Item Width
- 6.5in
- Item Weight
- 24.1 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Topic
- Military / World War II, Intelligence & Espionage, Africa / Central, World
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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In the 1940s, the brightest minds of the United States and Nazi Germany raced to West Africa with a single mission: to secure the essential ingredient of the atomic bomb -- and to make sure nobody saw them doing it Albert Einstein told President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 that the world's only supply of uniquely high-quality uranium ore -- the key ingredient for bomb -- could be found in the Katanga province of the Belgian Congo at the Shinkolobwe Mine. Once the US Manhattan Project was committed to developing atomic weapons for the war against Germany and Japan, the rush to procure this uranium became a top priority -- one deemed "vital to the welfare of the United States." But covertly exporting it from Africa posed a major risk: the ore had to travel via a spy-infested Angolan port or 1,500 miles by rail through the Congo, and then be shipped by boats or Pan Am Clippers to safety in the United States. It could be poached or smuggled at any point on the orders of Nazi Germany. To combat that threat, the US Office of Strategic Services sent in a team of intrepid spies, led by Wilbur Owings "Dock" Hogue, to be America's eyes and ears and to protect its most precious and destructive cargo. Packed with newly discovered details from American and British archives, this is the gripping, true story of the unsung heroism of a handful of good men -- and one woman -- in colonial Africa who risked their lives in the fight against fascism and helped deny Hitler his atomic bomb.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Public Affairs
ISBN-10
1610396545
ISBN-13
9781610396547
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219142012
Product Key Features
Book Title
Spies in the Congo : America's Atomic Mission in World War II
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Intelligence & Espionage, Africa / Central, World
Publication Year
2016
Genre
History, Political Science
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.5in
Item Height
1.5in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
D810.S7w4793 2016
Reviews
"Gripping...A little-known story, but one with a terribly familiar ring--and ultimately devastating consequences." -- The Economist "Susan Williams' new, meticulously researched book has shades of Graham Greene, a hint of Conrad, even echoes of Indiana Jones...truly a thriller." -- The Guardian "Meticulously-researched and masterfully written...A real-life spy thriller." -- Joe Lauria, The Huffington Post "A remarkable discovery...To have found in the history of the Second World War a million square miles of unfamiliar territory-the Congo-is an achievement in itself. On top of that, Williams' story is thrilling." -- The Telegraph "Nuanced but gripping...Williams does a sterling job of delineating a complicated plot while at the same time giving a clear sense of the characters of the major players." -- The Spectator "Chilling... Spies in the Congo is an espionage classic. Scrupulously researched, it illuminates a barely-known aspect of arguably the most significant event of the 20th century, giving fresh perspectives. " -- The Scotsman "Williams tells a story that is sometimes comical, sometimes tragic, but always riveting." -- History of War, "A clever book." -- London Review of Books "An excellent contribution to the history of intelligence, Africa, World War Two and Atomic Power." -- The Cipher Brief "A commendable addition." -- New York Journal of Books "Authentic and well-documented...fascinating and intricate." -- Galveston County Daily News "A dense and engaging work on a key aspect of the Manhattan Project....Chock-full of spies and their fanciful code names as well as insightful accounts of the jealousies between the American and British. A fine complement to other accounts of wartime efforts to keep atomic weapons from the Germans." -- Kirkus Reviews "Readers will not regret learning about the activities of some of America's least heralded spies...Williams's niche but engrossing story offers new insight on intelligence activities in sub-Saharan Africa during WWII." -- Publishers Weekly "A well-paced read based on archival documents, this work should appeal to those interested in the history of World War II, special operations, and the origins of the nuclear age." -- Library Journal
Copyright Date
2016
Lccn
2016-936154
Dewey Decimal
940.548673
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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