The Virus House (2026 Edition)

Discover the Classified History That Could Have Changed World War II Forever

The Virus House: Hitler's Race for the Atomic Bomb reveals the hidden truth behind Nazi Germany’s secret nuclear weapons program—an explosive story sealed in classified archives for decades and now exposed through one of the most comprehensive investigations ever published.

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. For the first time, you’ll see exactly how a single, devastating miscalculation in 1942 prevented Nazi Germany from winning the race to the atomic bomb—and possibly changing the course of human history.

Why This Book Stands Apart

Unprecedented Access to Key Figures

The only authoritative account based on direct interviews with the German scientists who worked on Hitler’s nuclear program, including insights that have never appeared in any other historical study.

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.

Endorsed by Experts Who Shaped Atomic History

Respected by Werner Heisenberg (Nobel Prize physicist) and Lt. General Leslie Groves, the commanding officer of the Manhattan Project—rare praise in the world of nuclear history.

The Startling Reality Behind the Myth

Until early 1942, Germany’s nuclear research was years ahead of the Allies. This book uncovers just how close Hitler really came to obtaining an atomic weapon—and the dramatic chain of decisions, errors, and interventions that prevented it.

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 Historians Call This Essential Reading

Author David Irving was granted direct access to both the German nuclear scientists and their restricted wartime files—material that no other historian has examined at this depth. With original transcripts, technical notes, and eyewitness accounts, this book reconstructs the secret history behind the Nazi atomic program with unmatched clarity and 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 verified historical research
• Built entirely 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 Case Wrap
• Cover Finish: Matte