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Secret History of the Atomic Bomb

NGC delves into the tumultuous history of the atom bomb - filled with deception, twists and danger that even Hollywood couldn't make up. Culling from rarely seen archival footage and interviews with leading experts, we'll see how Soviet spies gathered top-secret information during WWII. Learn why China shared its nuclear weapons technology with other countries. Find out how Israel's nuclear weapons program was exposed by a disgruntled worker who leaked information before being kidnapped.

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  • Originally Aired April 15, 2010
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network National Geographic
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