Maclellan, Nic

Grappling with the Bomb: Britain's Pacific H-Bomb Tests (Pacific Series)

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ISBN 13:
9781760461379
author:
Maclellan, Nic
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Anu Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
408
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.3 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, Nuclear Warfare,
Condition:
New
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Grappling with the Bomb is a history of Britain's 1950s program to test the hydrogen bomb, code name Operation Grapple. In 1957-58, nine atmospheric nuclear tests were held at Malden Island and Christmas Island, resulting in long-lasting health and environmental consequences for those involved.

The book presents the stories of individuals who witnessed Britain's nuclear folly, including i-Kiribati woman Sui Kiritome, British pacifist Harold Steele, and Fijian sailor Paul Ah Poy, among others. Through archival research and interviews, Nic Maclellan sheds light on a significant chapter in the UK's nuclear history.

Published in 2017, Grappling with the Bomb provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in the country's nuclear testing program. The book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the impact of nuclear testing on individuals and communities.

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