A Scientist in the Manhattan Project
Klaus Fuchs, a German-born physicist, fled Nazi Germany in 1933 and settled in Britain. During World War II, he joined the British atomic bomb project and was later sent to the United States to work on the Manhattan Project, contributing to the development of the first nuclear weapons.
A Double Life Uncovered
Unknown to his colleagues, Fuchs began secretly passing classified information to the Soviet Union in 1942. He provided details about the design of the atomic bomb, sharing critical data that helped the Soviets accelerate their own nuclear program.
Arrest and Confession
In 1950, British intelligence uncovered Fuchs’ espionage activities. Under interrogation, he confessed to being a Soviet spy, admitting to having passed on information for several years.
Sentenced for Espionage
Fuchs was sentenced to 14 years in prison for espionage. Released in 1959 after serving nine years, he moved to East Germany, where he resumed his career as a physicist until his death in 1988.
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A Scientist in the Manhattan Project
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