--- product_id: 17136506 title: "The General and the Genius: Groves and Oppenheimer - The Unlikely Partnership that Built the Atom Bomb" price: "¥10074" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/17136506-the-general-and-the-genius-groves-and-oppenheimer-the-unlikely store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The General and the Genius: Groves and Oppenheimer - The Unlikely Partnership that Built the Atom Bomb **Price:** ¥10074 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The General and the Genius: Groves and Oppenheimer - The Unlikely Partnership that Built the Atom Bomb - **How much does it cost?** ¥10074 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/17136506-the-general-and-the-genius-groves-and-oppenheimer-the-unlikely) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Two ambitious men. One historic mission. With a blinding flash in the New Mexico desert in the summer of 1945, the world was changed forever. The bomb that ushered in the atomic age was the product of one of history's most improbable partnerships. The General and the Genius reveals how two extraordinary men pulled off the greatest scientific feat of the twentieth century. Leslie Richard Groves of the Army Corps of Engineers, who had made his name by building the Pentagon in record time and under budget, was made overlord of the impossibly vast scientific enterprise known as the Manhattan Project. His mission: to beat the Nazis to the atomic bomb. So he turned to the nation's preeminent theoretical physicist, J. Robert Oppenheimer—the chain-smoking, martini-quaffing son of wealthy Jewish immigrants, whose background was riddled with communist associations—Groves's opposite in nearly every respect. In their three-year collaboration, the iron-willed general and the visionary scientist led a brilliant team in a secret mountaintop lab and built the fearsome weapons that ended the war but introduced the human race to unimaginable new terrors. And at the heart of this most momentous work of World War II is the story of two extraordinary men—the general and the genius. Review: A compelling account of one of the most important episodes in history - This book is a very well balanced, well written account of how the first atomic bombs were designed and built with a particular focus on the relationship between the two principal leaders of the process. The balance comes in several ways. It provides enough technical detail about the physics and engineering of the bomb to enable the reader to understand the nature and complexity of the issues faced by the leaders, but it does so without getting bogged down in unnecessary minutia. It balances information and stories across many areas - technical, strategic, political, military, academic, personal, and logistical - to provide a very complete picture of the overall effort and the relationship between Groves and Oppenheimer. And, it tells the story in a compelling and authentic fashion which keeps the reader fully engaged throughout, but without ever straying anywhere close to hyperbole or sensationalism. Bottom line: this is a great read about one of the most amazing chapters in American and World history. Highly recommended. Review: Loved it! Can't wait for his next book. - It is amazing that a single volume can cover so many aspects of the development of the atomic bomb. The physics and engineering are described in a way that is accessible to the lay person but also provides the details that make it a good reference for deeper research or later recall. It includes a study of how best to manage a team of super creative people and keep the project moving forward to a serious deadline. It allows the reader to peer into the day-to-day life of both the project members and their families as they built a town and a community in parallel with “the gadget.” And it inspires a very deep new respect for what all of the people involved went through for their country along with an envy of the state-of-the-art science in which they were privileged to participate. I intend to revisit this book every couple of years because I know I will continue to discover new insights with each reading. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,736,326 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #458 in Scientist Biographies #726 in WWII Biographies #1,633 in World War II History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 342 Reviews | ## Images ![The General and the Genius: Groves and Oppenheimer - The Unlikely Partnership that Built the Atom Bomb - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81d0WPzhPPL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compelling account of one of the most important episodes in history *by J***T on October 29, 2015* This book is a very well balanced, well written account of how the first atomic bombs were designed and built with a particular focus on the relationship between the two principal leaders of the process. The balance comes in several ways. It provides enough technical detail about the physics and engineering of the bomb to enable the reader to understand the nature and complexity of the issues faced by the leaders, but it does so without getting bogged down in unnecessary minutia. It balances information and stories across many areas - technical, strategic, political, military, academic, personal, and logistical - to provide a very complete picture of the overall effort and the relationship between Groves and Oppenheimer. And, it tells the story in a compelling and authentic fashion which keeps the reader fully engaged throughout, but without ever straying anywhere close to hyperbole or sensationalism. Bottom line: this is a great read about one of the most amazing chapters in American and World history. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it! Can't wait for his next book. *by Y***T on October 3, 2016* It is amazing that a single volume can cover so many aspects of the development of the atomic bomb. The physics and engineering are described in a way that is accessible to the lay person but also provides the details that make it a good reference for deeper research or later recall. It includes a study of how best to manage a team of super creative people and keep the project moving forward to a serious deadline. It allows the reader to peer into the day-to-day life of both the project members and their families as they built a town and a community in parallel with “the gadget.” And it inspires a very deep new respect for what all of the people involved went through for their country along with an envy of the state-of-the-art science in which they were privileged to participate. I intend to revisit this book every couple of years because I know I will continue to discover new insights with each reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good background book on the two major personalities in the building of the bomb. *by J***M on August 26, 2015* Interesting book that centered on the two main personalities of the Manhattan project. Not as detailed and technical as that of the Rhoades books but still worth a read. I did come away with some insight though on why Groves tolerated the spy links that he had some heads up on that were occurring and that of Oppenheimer's leftist leanings. That being that Groves viewed the project to build the bomb as an engineering exercise that had to be accomplished. The left leaning sympathies were ignored or discounted in the push to get the project completed. Kunetka does a good job in relating how Groves managed the emotional roller coaster of Oppenheimer and the vast management requirements to complete the project. Worth a read for those interested in the history of the bomb. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/17136506-the-general-and-the-genius-groves-and-oppenheimer-the-unlikely](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/17136506-the-general-and-the-genius-groves-and-oppenheimer-the-unlikely) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*