---
product_id: 198960592
title: "Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World (Chris Wallace's Countdown)"
price: "R$622"
currency: BRL
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/198960592-countdown-1945-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-atomic-bomb-116
store_origin: BR
region: Brazil
---

# Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World (Chris Wallace's Countdown)

**Price:** R$622
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World (Chris Wallace's Countdown)
- **How much does it cost?** R$622 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/198960592-countdown-1945-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-atomic-bomb-116)

## 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

Buy Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World (Chris Wallace's Countdown) Illustrated by Wallace, Chris, Weiss, Mitch (ISBN: 9781982143343) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: An Interesting and different approach... - I have most of the books relating to the invention and use of the Atomic Bomb, including the exceptional Richard Rhodes 'the Making of the Atomic Bomb' book, which is unsurpassed in quality of the survey of the Manhattan Project. This book takes a refreshing and different approach, sketching the various stories of the people involved 'on the day' ranging from the children at Hiroshima caught in the blast, to the political leaders meeting to discuss post war Europe and the diversion of the military to the Japanese war theatre. The mark of a good book is whether you are gripped and enthralled - I was, as this sketches some 'new to me' information mainly about the non-scientific aspects of the bombing of Hiroshima - the point here is not whether the bombing was terrible, but whether the book is excellent. It is, and has proven to be an excellent buy.
Review: Well written, balanced and engaging - Having read Richard Rhodes' seminal work on the Manhattan project and watched several excellent documentaries on TV, I was unsure whether this would provide enough new information or be sufficiently engaging for me. But it did and it was. It was a masterstroke to just focus on the 105 days before the dropping of the Hiroshima bomb and to recount the thoughts and experiences of all the players, from Truman to the physicists and engineers at Los Alamos, to the aircrews and their families. Above all it gives a fine account of the difficult decision facing the President, a subject still bitterly debated. I recommend this book especially to those who want an introduction to the history of the atomic bomb but holds the reader's attention like a thriller.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,248,644 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 5,006 in Military & Naval Technology 116,737 in History (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (8,566) |
| Dimensions  | 15.56 x 2.79 x 23.5 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1982143347 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1982143343 |
| Item weight  | 499 g |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Countdown |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | 9 Jun. 2020 |
| Publisher  | Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster |

## Images

![Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World (Chris Wallace's Countdown) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81m-dEDjnRL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Interesting and different approach...
*by B***R on 20 June 2022*

I have most of the books relating to the invention and use of the Atomic Bomb, including the exceptional Richard Rhodes 'the Making of the Atomic Bomb' book, which is unsurpassed in quality of the survey of the Manhattan Project. This book takes a refreshing and different approach, sketching the various stories of the people involved 'on the day' ranging from the children at Hiroshima caught in the blast, to the political leaders meeting to discuss post war Europe and the diversion of the military to the Japanese war theatre. The mark of a good book is whether you are gripped and enthralled - I was, as this sketches some 'new to me' information mainly about the non-scientific aspects of the bombing of Hiroshima - the point here is not whether the bombing was terrible, but whether the book is excellent. It is, and has proven to be an excellent buy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written, balanced and engaging
*by B***J on 27 September 2020*

Having read Richard Rhodes' seminal work on the Manhattan project and watched several excellent documentaries on TV, I was unsure whether this would provide enough new information or be sufficiently engaging for me. But it did and it was. It was a masterstroke to just focus on the 105 days before the dropping of the Hiroshima bomb and to recount the thoughts and experiences of all the players, from Truman to the physicists and engineers at Los Alamos, to the aircrews and their families. Above all it gives a fine account of the difficult decision facing the President, a subject still bitterly debated. I recommend this book especially to those who want an introduction to the history of the atomic bomb but holds the reader's attention like a thriller.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Read
*by S***T on 26 July 2022*

Great book well written and captures the imagination

## Frequently Bought Together

- Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World (Chris Wallace’s Countdown Series)
- Countdown bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice (Chris Wallace’s Countdown Series)
- Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever

---

## 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.com.br/products/198960592-countdown-1945-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-atomic-bomb-116](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/198960592-countdown-1945-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-atomic-bomb-116)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Brazil*
*Store origin: BR*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*