Fin vs History In Space No One Can Hear You Sieg Heil | The Space Race (Part 1)
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Dec 1, 2025 Uncover the twisted roots of the space race, starting with Nazi rocket programs and Wernher von Braun's dark legacy. Explore the chilling V-weapons, the morally complex Operation Paperclip, and the scramble to recruit German scientists post-WWII. Discover how Sputnik's launch sent shockwaves through the US, sparking fears of Soviet advancement. Delve into milestones of space exploration, from Laika's tragic flight to groundbreaking visions of moon bases. This is history with a twist, examining the battles fought beyond Earth.
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Nazis Started The Space Race
- The podcast argues the space race effectively began with Nazi rocket success in WWII, led by Wernher von Braun and the V2 program.
- This reframes the US–USSR competition as a contest for second place after German advances.
V2 Was The First Object In Space
- V1 and V2 were Germany's ‘‘Vengeance’’ weapons and introduced guided missile concepts and liquid-fuel rocketry.
- The V2 became the first human-made object to reach space, altering modern missile and space design.
Peenemünde And The Mountain Factory
- Fin describes Peenemünde as the German rocket research hub where V2s were built before Allied bombing in 1943.
- After the bombing production moved underground using concentration camp labour at Mittelbau‑Dora, killing many workers.