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Did Germany really come close to making an atomic bomb?
Publication: New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News
Author: Mike McRae
Source published: 06/10/2026, 07:10:34 UTC
Briefing created: 06/10/2026, 07:28:59 UTC
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German scientists in late 1944 attempted to develop an atomic bomb during World War II. The University of Maryland is cited as a location for this effort, though specific details about the team's composition or the bomb's final status remain unclear.
Key points
- German scientists in late 1944 launched a final effort to create an atomic weapon during World War II.
Context and limitations
Specific details regarding the team's composition, the bomb's final status, and the exact timeline of the project remain unclear.
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