Three part series on Werner von Braun, and the Vv2

[Sooner Boomer]

Historian Dr. Charlie Hall traces the history of the V-2 from its Nazi origins to its impact on intercontinental ballistic missile development later in the 20th century.

The V-2 Rocket: Changing The Trajectory Of Warfare

Introduced by the Nazis towards the end of World War II, the impact of the V-2 can still be felt well into the 21st Century.

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The V-2 Rocket: Rise Of The Space Race And Cold War Missiles

Originally a terrifying Nazi vengeance weapon, the V-2 made the many missile and rocket projects in the post-war period possible.

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The Complicated Legacy Of The V-2 Rocket And Its Designer

Despite its dark origins as a Nazi vengeance weapon, the V-2 continues to influence modern-day rocketry and space programs.

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[BEC]

Thank you for those links. They make up a good read.

 

[Zeus-cat]

I always thought the V-2 was just a bad idea for the Germans. They had to be expensive to build and did relatively little damage for the cost in resources. Both the Germans and the British had tried terror bombing civilian targets earlier in the war and knew it was ineffective in achieving military goals.

 

[Antares JS]

I always thought the V-2 was just a bad idea for the Germans. They had to be expensive to build and did relatively little damage for the cost in resources. Both the Germans and the British had tried terror bombing civilian targets earlier in the war and knew it was ineffective in achieving military goals.

Yep, big missiles like that only make sense if they are carrying nukes.

Hitler loved his wonder weapons though and I wouldn't be surprised if he kept funding V-2 development against the advice of his generals.