S11·E2 Race for the Superbomb
- Episode
- Season 11, Episode 2
- Air Date
- January 11, 1999
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Director
- Thomas Ott
- Writer
- Thomas Ott
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
At the dawn of the Cold War, the United States initiated a top secret program in New Mexico to build a weapon even more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Japan. A world away, on the frozen steppes of Siberia, the Soviet Union began a similar effort. A web of spies and scientists, intrigue and deception marked the race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world.
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When did Season 11 Episode 2 of American Experience air?
Season 11, Episode 2 ('Race for the Superbomb') originally aired on January 11, 1999.
How long is Season 11 Episode 2 ('Race for the Superbomb')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 11 Episode 2?
At the dawn of the Cold War, the United States initiated a top secret program in New Mexico to build a weapon even more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Japan. A world away, on the frozen steppes of Siberia, the Soviet Union began a similar effort. A web of spies and scientists, intrigue and...
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