Tinian Island: Manhattan Project's Atomic Bomb Drops on Japan

Atomic Bomb Island recounts the gripping tale of a covert team comprising sailors, airmen, scientists, technicians, and engineers who arrived on Tinian in the Marianas during 1945. Their mission: prepare the island for the delivery of the atomic bombs under development in New Mexico, finalize bomb designs, and execute missions that would change the course of history for Japan. A year prior to the bomb drops, Marines secured strategically vital Tinian due to its proximity to Japan and ideal terrain for B-29 bombers. Tinian was transformed into a massive airbase, with streets named after Manhattan landmarks, serving as a hub for assembling the bombs, launching B-29s, and conducting final research by Manhattan Project scientists. Don Farrell's comprehensive account commemorates the 75th anniversary with a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated narrative covering the Manhattan Project's culmination, from the Battle of Tinian and USS Indianapolis to the fateful events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.