How Close was Hitler to Launching an A‑Bomb?

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How close was the leader of the Third Reich to having a nuclear bomb to deploy against the Allies in World War II? After developing a V2 ballistic missile capable of reaching as far a New York, Hitler made nuclear development his highest priority. Watch to discover the least-known close call in modern history.

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