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Supersonic Nazi Vengeance: V2 Rocket (Part 1)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Terrifying Legacy of the V2 Rocket: A Prelude to Destruction

This chapter explores the harrowing story of the V2 rocket, a weapon used by the Nazis that caused substantial casualties in Britain during WWII. It examines the skepticism faced by British intelligence regarding the rocket's existence and the pivotal decisions made to target its development site.

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