The German atomic bomb project during World War II aimed to develop nuclear weapons. Scientists, including Werner Heisenberg, worked on the project, but it faced numerous challenges, including limited resources and competing military priorities. The project ultimately failed to produce a functional atomic bomb. Despite initial progress, the German atomic bomb project lagged behind the efforts of the United States and its Manhattan Project. After the war, it became clear that the Germans had not come close to achieving a working nuclear weapon, leading to significant post-war discussions about nuclear research and ethics.