baron blackett

Documents the story of a small group of scientists who applied intellectual strategies to battle techniques and revolutionized the process of waging wars, citing the contributions of future Nobel winner Patrick Blackett.

Uncovers the efforts of British and American scientists, lead by British physicist Patrick Blackett, who worked to stop German submarines during World War II using mathematics and probability theory. Describes how the insertion of science in the military realm changed twentieth-century warfare. Includes a map and a chronology.