Editors, Charles River
Operation Paperclip: The History of the Secret Program to Bring Nazi Scientists to America During and After World War II
- ISBN 13:
- 9781533676870
- author:
- Editors, Charles River
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 58
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Operation Paperclip: The History of the Secret Program to Bring Nazi Scientists to America During and After World War II Following the end of World War II, the Western Allies and the Soviet Union sought to exploit the expertise of the Third Reich's leading scientists. This was a delicate matter, given that many of these scientists were former Nazis who had played a significant role in the war effort. The Allies were aware of the Soviet Union's intentions, having observed its brutal suppression of Polish officers in the Katyn Forest Massacre and its genocidal actions in Ukraine during the Holodomor. As the Allies began to rebuild Europe, they formed a clear picture of the Soviet Union as a totalitarian power with imperial ambitions. The Western powers, including Britain and the United States, were wary of the Soviets' intentions, while the Soviets retained their expansionist goals, even after the war. The situation was further complicated by the Soviet Union's alliance with Nazi Germany from 1939 to 1941, and its refusal to evacuate Eastern Europe after the war. This book provides a detailed account of the secret program that brought Nazi scientists to America, including the operations themselves, accounts from the scientists involved, and online resources for further reading.
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