Manhattan Project started to develop atomic bomb during WW2, involving scientists, engineers, and military.

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The Manhattan Project was a top-secret research and development project that produced the first nuclear weapons during World War II. Initiated in the USA, it marked a significant leap forward in scientific and technological capabilities. The project's main aim was to harness the power of nuclear fission for military purposes. Manhattan Project brought together the brightest scientific minds of the time, including prominent figures like J. Robert Oppenheimer and Enrico Fermi, to work towards developing the atomic bomb. This momentous occasion ultimately led to the successful testing and deployment of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending the war but also ushering in the nuclear age. #ManhattanProject #NuclearWeapons #WWII #ScientificAdvancements
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