In Mary Roach's book "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War," she discusses the development of military technologies during World War II. One key insight reflects on a specific project that ultimately never saw deployment in the field. Instead of utilizing this invention, the National Defense Research Committee was focused on creating a more effective weapon against Japan, which led to the creation of the atomic bomb.

Just days before the final report on the project was issued, the United States made a historic decision to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. This action underscored the strategic shift toward more powerful and impactful weapons, marking a significant moment in military history and the nature of warfare during that era.