From Nazis to NASA: The Life of Wernher von Braun

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From Nazis to NASA: The Life of Wernher von Braun

Author(s): Bob Ward
Publisher: Sutton
Binding: Hardcover
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From Nazis to NASA presents an even-handed portrait of Wernher von Braun, following his rise from early work on the V-2 rocket in Germany to a central role in America's space program and the Saturn V.

The narrative balances technical achievement with moral and political context, outlining how scientific ambition, wartime realities, and Cold War priorities shaped both projects and reputation.

Highlights include:

  • The V-2 program and postwar transfer to the U.S.
  • Development of Saturn V and the Apollo missions
  • Ethical questions about science, politics, and responsibility
  • Personal details—music, languages, astronomy and more

Recommended for readers of space history, technological biography, and 20th-century history who want a grounded, contextual study of a pivotal figure in rocketry.

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