A Wall Street Tycoon and the Secret Palace of Science That Changed the Course of World War II

This book has little to do with Oppenheimer. Alfred Loomis??? who the heck is that?? Great historical read. It's all Alfred a very complex super intelligent doer. If you want to learn something new about WW2 read this book.

The mention of atomic energy is the reason I chose this book; the atomic bomb heavily affected me while in the Philippines during WWII. Following my education I worked in three atomic energy facilities. The other parts also interested me.

A look into the life of a truly extraordinary man and the people and circumstances around him.

A tribute to the best of the Eastern blueblood establishment with links to big science, military, finance, education, and government.

I converted and lived for many years in the carriage house (the old barn) in Tuxedo Park in which Alfred Loomis started his experiments before he build the laboratory on Tower Hill. I had heard bits and pieces about his impact on the war. This book gives an interesting and, I think, very accurate description of one man's impact on the allies victory.

This book described the development of the technologies that helped the allies win the war. It gave credit to the many scientists involved. The book also credits the power of the private sector in solving oroblems

The author did a fantastic job of weaving the history of the United States throughout the story, albeit necessary while telling the story of Alfred Loomis. I also enjoyed the level of scientific detail included.

This was an interesting book that presented information about the war effort
(WW II) that wasn't pubic knowledge at the time.

The book was in good condition, arrived promptly and at a fair price.

This was an interesting book that presented information about the war effort
(WW II) that wasn't pubic knowledge at the time.

The book was in good condition, arrived promptly and at a fair price.

I liked this book. I like history of science, and also history of economics. In this tale of pre-and post-Depression physics and investment banking, the two areas are strongly entwined in ways I have often suspected. In this biography of Alfred Loomis, the interactions exist within one man and his life.

Great read about the "behind the scenes" look at many key contributions and how many of the best minds in the country were joined together to determine the outcome of WW II and the history of the world.

This man, Alfred Loomis, achieved his goal of non-recognition, but it is such a pity that this is so. Every time I take a flight, I will remember that he is a major reason that the plane is aloft and safe. I will remember that the outcome of WWII depended on his initiative, intellect, scientific connections, wealth, and purpose, properly focused. He was truly a man among men, a researcher among researchers, a cornerstone of life as we know it today. The author's knowledge of her subject, her journalistic approach, and her dedication to bringing this life and this work to the attention of the public is to be heartily commended. That Loomis had clay feet is an affirmation of his humanity, well presented by the author.

Author did an excellent job crafting this important story.....

The results of the Secret Palace of Science played a significant part/role in the success of winning the Battle of the Atlantic against the U-Boats of Germany

I have found it very informative. I have read about the making of the atomic bomb & Los Alamos & the Manhattan Project but never
heard any of the Tuxedo Park information.
Excellent reading.

This is a well researched document on the life of Alfrd Loomis and the development of Radar Technology. The author ought to have been in describing scientific episodes. Those pages are really painful to read. The author ought to have the help from students of science or not going into the details.

The title threw me. I wanted to read about Robert Oppenheimer. Although it was interesting, somewhat, it had just about nothing to do with Robert Oppenheimer and Los Alamos. It was about Alfred Lee Loomis who was very instrumental in developing radar with his millions that he made on Wall Street before the crash in 1929.

To quote a senior scientist, "Alfred Lee Loomis and his Microwave Technology won WWII and the Atomic Bomb finished it"
I found this work compelling and well crafted and a fitting epitaph for this amazing AMERICAN. If there is no statue erected
for this man, there should be.