Discusses the use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, from the scientific beginnings to the tragic aftermath.

A narrative describing the events surrounding the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in early August 1945, the devastation and deaths that resulted from it, and the surrender that ended World War II.

Discusses the events and decisions that led to the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, particularly Truman's role as decision maker and initiator of the act.

In Nazi-occupied Norway, a tough underground leader and a scientist put aside their differences and combine forces to try to destroy a top-secret nuclear weapons factory.

Discusses the development and work of the project which created the first atomic bomb, as well as its devastating effects and political consequences.

Recounts the history of the crash program that resulted in the development of the atomic bomb.

When Manhattan Project security officer Karl Bruner is found murdered in nearby Santa Fe, the Army calls upon intelligence officer Michael Connolly, not necessarily to find the killer, but to make sure Bruner's death will in no way jeopardize the work going on at Los Alamos.

Traces the life and work of the physicist who headed the Manhattan Project which developed the first atomic bomb.