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Ep 4. Operation Hurricane
Once upon a time, it was necessary to have a weapon that could unleash hell. After American atomic scientists won the arms race, Britain was frozen ou...
Published: Jul 2026
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Operation Hurricane: The story of Britain's first atomic test in Australia and the legacy that remains
The compelling account of the first atomic test conducted by Britain off the North West Coast of Western Australia in October 1952.
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