Bettie Stiletto asked this question about American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer:
This book was readable, but seems to contain some serious misinformation. The authors stated that Japan was willing to surrender to the U.S before Fatman was dropped Rhodes "The Making of the Atomic Bomb." said otherwise. I researched it and seems that Rhodes has it right and there's no basis for the other claim. Does anyone have any other information? Can a Pulitzer be revoked, That's a major blunder. .
Grindy Stone The authors stress that any Japanese willingness to surrender in the summer of 1945 was contingent on the Russians entering the Pacific War. If there …moreThe authors stress that any Japanese willingness to surrender in the summer of 1945 was contingent on the Russians entering the Pacific War. If there were any clear diplomatic signals from Japan that summer, the Allies weren't likely to take them seriously. In retrospect those signals may be apparent, but the Allied decision makers didn't have the benefit of hindsight. (less)
Image for American Prometheus
by Kai Bird (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more