Description: Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America Paperback – Illustrated, January 20, 2015 Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America Paperback – Illustrated, January 20, 2015 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The “remarkable” story of America's secret post-WWII science programs (The Boston Globe), from the New York Times bestselling author of Area 51. In the chaos following World War II, the U.S. government faced many difficult decisions, including what to do with the Third Reich's scientific minds. These were the brains behind the Nazis' once-indomitable war machine. So began Operation Paperclip, a decades-long, covert project to bring Hitler's scientists and their families to the United of these men were accused of war crimes, and others had stood trial at Nuremberg; one was convicted of mass murder and slavery. They were also directly responsible for major advances in rocketry, medical treatments, and the U.S. space program. Was Operation Paperclip a moral outrage, or did it help America win the Cold War?Drawing on exclusive interviews with dozens of Paperclip family members, colleagues, and interrogators, and with access to German archival documents (including previously unseen papers made available by direct descendants of the Third Reich's ranking members), files obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, and dossiers discovered in government archives and at Harvard University, Annie Jacobsen follows more than a dozen German scientists through their postwar lives and into a startling, complex, nefarious, and jealously guarded government secret of the twentieth this definitive, controversial look at one of America's most strategic, and disturbing, government programs, Jacobsen shows just how dark government can get in the name of national security."Harrowing...How Dr. Strangelove came to America and thrived, told in graphic detail." —Kirkus Reviews Read more DETAILS: Publisher : Back Bay Books; Reprint edition (January 20, 2015)Language : EnglishPaperback : 624 pagesISBN-13 : 978-0316221030Item Weight : 1.1 poundsDimensions : 5.55 x 1.7 x 8.25 inches ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFO: HANDLING TIME: We ship orders within 1 business day of receiving payment, sometimes faster SHIPPING We ship out via expedited shipping that usually arrives within 3 business days. IF YOU NEED YOUR ITEM FASTER UPGRADED 2 DAY SHIPPING IS ONLY $2.99 FOR MANY ITEMS. We Do Not Ship to PO/APO Boxes, HI or Alaska. For international shipments- We are part of the eBay Global Shipping Program. For large items that require Freight shipping a valid phone number is required to call and schedule your delivery. Please make sure to provide the correct shipping address during checkout as the address cannot be changed after checkout. We are not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. If an item can not be delivered by our shipping service due to address issues your purchase will need to be cancelled and resubmitted with alternate information. RETURN & REFUND POLICY We offer a 30 day refund policy. WE OFFER FREE RETURNS AND WE PROVIDE THE SHIPPING LABLES. Just send us a note through the ebay returns portal and we will send you the label. All items must be returned undamaged in the original package. A restocking fee may apply.
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Book Title: Operation Paperclip : the Secret Intelligence Program That Brought Nazi Scientists to America
Number of Pages: 624 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Item Height: 1.7 in
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Military / Special Forces, Military Science, Europe / Germany, Military / World War II, Physicians, Experiments & Projects, Intelligence & Espionage, Emigration & Immigration, Genocide & War Crimes, Science & Technology
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Science, Biography & Autobiography, Medical, History
Item Weight: 18.9 Oz
Author: Annie Jacobsen
Item Length: 8.2 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
