An information gathering aspect of this operation was code-named "Operation Alsos," under the command of Boris Pash. This operation was summarized to the public in the Smyth Report. Most of this operation was under the command of Major General Leslie Groves, and it was partially prompted by a letter written by Leo Szilard. A piece of equipment impo
An information gathering aspect of this operation was code-named "Operation Alsos," under the command of Boris Pash. This operation was summarized to the public in the Smyth Report. Most of this operation was under the command of Major General Leslie Groves, and it was partially prompted by a letter written by Leo Szilard. A piece of equipment important to this operation was constructed under the bleachers of Stagg Field. This operation culminated in the "Trinity" test. Key participants in this project included Enrico Fermi and Robert Oppenheimer, who worked at such sites as Oak Ridge and Los Alamos. For 10 points, name this American operation in World War II which had the goal of developing an atomic bomb.
An information gathering aspect of this operation was code-named "Operation Alsos," under the command of Boris Pash.
{Manhattan} Project [accept {Manhattan District} or {Manhattan Engineer District}, prompt on {Trinity} until mentioned, prompt on {United States Atomic Program} and other equivalents]