The Virus House: Hitler's Race for the Atomic Bomb - The shocking untold story of Nazi Germany's secret nuclear program. Based on exclusive interviews with Hitler's scientists and declassified files, this 303-page investigation reveals how close Germany came to building the atomic bomb before a crucial 1942 mistake changed everything. Endorsed by Nobel laureate Werner Heisenberg and Manhattan Project chief Leslie Groves.
Discover the Classified History That Could Have Changed World War II Forever
The Virus House: Hitler's Race for the Atomic Bomb examines Nazi Germany’s nuclear weapons program through interviews, private papers, intelligence files, and wartime documents.
This gripping 303-page work draws from firsthand interviews with Hitler’s own atomic scientists, alongside newly released intelligence files, private diaries, and declassified wartime documents. The book examines how a critical 1942 miscalculation shaped Germany’s nuclear ambitions and the wider wartime race for atomic research.
Why This Book Stands Apart
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Unprecedented Access to Key Figures
A detailed account based on direct interviews with German scientists who worked on Germany’s nuclear program, alongside wartime files and private papers.
Declassified Evidence From Two Continents
Includes secret Nazi research files uncovered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, plus newly released private papers, scientific notes, and intelligence reports.
The Pivotal Error That Halted Germany’s Bomb
A single mathematical mistake—made at the peak of Nazi scientific progress—derailed their nuclear ambitions. This book reveals who made it, why it went unnoticed, and how it changed global history.
Sabotage, Espionage, and Covert Operations
A detailed account of the British Special Operations Executive’s raids on Norway’s heavy-water plant, some of the most daring sabotage missions of WWII.
Atomic History Context
Includes discussion of figures such as Werner Heisenberg (Nobel Prize physicist) and Lt. General Leslie Groves, the commanding officer of the Manhattan Project.
The Startling Reality Behind the Myth
The book examines the progress of Germany’s nuclear research through early 1942 and the chain of decisions, errors, and interventions that shaped the programme.
Meticulously researched and grounded in irreplaceable primary sources, The Virus House offers a chilling, factual, and deeply human narrative of one of the most dangerous scientific races in history.
Why Readers of Wartime Science May Find This Useful
Author David Irving was granted direct access to both the German nuclear scientists and their restricted wartime files—material central to Irving’s reconstruction of the programme. With original transcripts, technical notes, and eyewitness accounts, this book reconstructs the secret history behind the Nazi atomic program in substantial detail.
Perfect For Readers Who Enjoy:
World War II history and secret weapons research
Espionage, intelligence missions, and wartime sabotage
Military strategy and technological innovation
Real-life thriller narratives based on classified documents
Scholarly research grounded in original primary sources
Product Details
325 pages of historical research
Built largely on primary sources, eyewitness interviews, and declassified files
Available in multiple formats for immediate reading
Previously released as The German Atomic Bomb, now updated with new findings
Interior Color: Standard Black & White
Paper Type: Cream — Uncoated
Binding Type: Hardcover Casewrap
Cover Finish: Matte
About the Author
David Irving
David Irving is a renowned British historian and author of over 30 books. Known for his meticulous primary source research, he has spent decades in archives across the globe, unearthing diaries, documents, and first-hand accounts that have reshaped our understanding of the Second World War and its key figures.
The Virus House: Hitler's Race for the Atomic Bomb - A study of Nazi Germany's wartime nuclear program. Based on interviews with Hitler's scientists and declassified files, this 303-page investigation reveals how close Germany came to building the atomic bomb before a crucial 1942 mistake changed everything. Discussed by Nobel laureate Werner Heisenberg and Manhattan Project chief Leslie Groves.
The Virus House: Hitler’s Race for the Atomic Bomb – A study of Nazi Germany’s wartime nuclear program. Based on interviews with German scientists and declassified files, this investigation examines Germany’s wartime nuclear research and the decisions that shaped it. Discussed by Nobel laureate Werner Heisenberg and Manhattan Project chief Leslie Gro
The Virus House: Hitler’s Race for the Atomic Bomb – A study of Nazi Germany’s wartime nuclear program. Based on interviews with German scientists and declassified files, this investigation examines Germany’s wartime nuclear research and the decisions that shaped it. Discussed by Nobel laureate Werner Heisenberg and Manhattan Project chief Leslie Gro
The Virus House: Hitler's Race for the Atomic Bomb - A study of Nazi Germany's wartime nuclear program. Based on interviews with Hitler's scientists and declassified files, this 303-page investigation reveals how close Germany came to building the atomic bomb before a crucial 1942 mistake changed everything. Discussed by Nobel laureate Werner Heisenberg and Manhattan Project chief Leslie Groves.
