Operation Paperclip
The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America
by:
Annie Jacobsen
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book details the U.S. government's covert program to recruit and employ German scientists, including former Nazis, after World War II for their expertise in rocketry, chemical weapons, and medical technology. It explores the moral compromises and strategic benefits of this initiative, as well as the impact these scientists had on American science and military programs during the Cold War.
Key points:
1. Operation Paperclip: A secret U.S. program to recruit German scientists, many ex-Nazis, post-WWII to gain an edge over the Soviets in the Cold War.
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