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The Paperclip Files: The Untold Story of Nazi Scientists, War Criminals, And The Birth of NASA

Duration
1H 9min
Language
English
Format
Category

History

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the shadowy aftermath of World War II, a secret operation launched by the U.S. government brought over 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians to American soil. Among them were men who had built weapons of terror for Hitler, now tasked with crafting the rockets that would carry humanity to the Moon.

This is their story. Unredacted. Unforgiven. Unbelievable.

The Paperclip Files pulls back the veil on Operation Paperclip, the clandestine project that rewrote the rules of morality, patriotism, and science in the name of Cold War supremacy. From the sinister roots of Wernher von Braun and Arthur Rudolph in Nazi Germany to their celebrated roles at NASA, this explosive exposé explores the unsettling truth behind America's greatest technological triumph.

Inside, you'll discover:

• How Nazi war criminals were rebranded as American heroes

• The controversial rise of Von Braun and Rudolph in post-war U.S. space policy

• The ethical compromises buried beneath NASA's achievements

• Declassified documents, real accounts, and the disturbing choices made behind closed doors

If you thought you knew the space race story, think again.

Perfect for fans of true history, political intrigue, and moral dilemmas, The Paperclip Files is a gripping, unflinching account of the price we paid for progress.

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Release date

Audiobook: 26 May 2025

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