Published 2023 Paperback & Digital
Operation Hurricane: The story of Britain's first atomic test in Australia and the legacy that remains
This investigative history examines Operation Hurricane, the 1952 detonation of Britain's first atomic device off the coast of Western Australia. Through exhaustive analysis of declassified documents and survivor testimonies, it details the clandestine preparations, the immediate environmental impact, and the enduring radiological legacy that continues to affect veterans and Indigenous communities today.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WA PREMIER'S BOOK OF THE YEAR AND MARGARET MEDCALF AWARD.
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