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Supersonic Nazi Vengeance: V2 Rocket (Part 1)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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From Artillery to Rockets: A Transition in Warfare

This chapter explores the evolution of rocket technology in Germany after World War I, highlighting Captain Dornberger's journey from artillery to rockets amid the constraints of the Treaty of Versailles. It also sheds light on early rocket pioneers and the inherent risks involved in developing this groundbreaking military technology.

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