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Supersonic Nazi Vengeance: V2 Rocket (Part 1)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Failures of V-2: Misguided Innovations

This chapter explores the development and impact of the V-2 rocket and V-1 flying bomb during World War II, detailing the challenges faced by Nazi Germany in missile technology. It highlights the tragic outcomes of the V-2 attacks on London, emphasizing the significant resources invested in a program that ultimately failed to achieve its military goals while causing immense civilian suffering.

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