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I wrote this book to help understand the world into which I entered in 1941 and of course, to help understand myself. If it serves as quasi-historical orientation for the reader I can take considerable satisfaction.

It is not a work of history. The reader may find the following two books good references: “Tuxedo Park: A Wall Street Tycoon and the Secret Palace of Science That Changed the Course of World War II” by Jennet Conant and “Douglas B-18 Bolo—The Ultimate Look: From Drawing Board to U-Boat Hunter,” by William Wolf.

I would like to acknowledge the careful review of my work by the Datura Writers Group of Oakland, California (Jesus Sierra, Robert Pressnall, Laura Riggs, Adele Mandelson, Susan Murray and Rees Sweeney-Taylor). Lorna Partington of Ideal Type of Pasadena, California was a consummate copyeditor. John Reardon of Lafayette, California graciously reviewed the manuscript and pointed out where my very limited understanding of Physics might lead the reader astray. Jessica Rose helped with the title.

Always and overall I am indebted to my wife, Donna Arganbright, for her editorial comments and sustained encouragement.