' Opening a new and revolutionary phase of warfare, the world's first 'atomic bomb' crashed down upon Japan on August 5t...

' Opening a new and revolutionary phase of warfare, the world's first 'atomic bomb' crashed down upon Japan on August 5th. The weapon represents the fruit of the labors of scientists, who for decades have sought a method of harnessing and releasing atomic energy. Vital in the development of the 'atomic bomb' were atom smashing machines. Many versions of the mysterious machine have been conceived and planes in operation in all parts of the world. Here is the nazi atom smasher, the invention of physicist Manfred von Ardenne. According to the nazis, the machine is so powerful that the lower part was armored to protect laboratory technicians from deadly rays. The machine was reported to use a 1,000,000-volt current.' Essentieel in de ontwikkeling van de atoombom waren de zogenaamde `atoom splitsers`. Op de foto de Duitse `atoom splitser`, uitgevonden door de natuurwetenschapper Manfred von Ardenne.