The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War

The Bomber Mafia is a gripping tale of persistence, innovation, and the incalculable wages of war.

Malcolm Gladwell weaves together the stories of a Dutch genius and his homemade computer, a band of brothers in central Alabama, a British psychopath, and pyromaniacal chemists at Harvard to examine one of the greatest moral challenges in modern American history.

This book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the minds of military strategists, revealing the complexities of war and the difficult choices that must be made in times of crisis.

With riveting storytelling and insightful analysis, Gladwell asks the question: Was it worth it? The Bomber Mafia is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the human cost of war.