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#42102 in Books Jacobsen Annie 2015-01-20 2015-01-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x .88 x 5.50l; .0 #File Name: 0316221031624 pagesOperation Paperclip The Secret Intelligence Program That Brought Nazi Scientists to America
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. My great respect goes to themBy Conay in Palo AltoA fascinating and very well researched book about the very difficult decisions some of our men in the military had to do. My great respect goes to them. Annie Jacobsen has done a marvelous job. I used to live in White Sand Proving Grounds and met some of this people.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... America with very few options but to pursue a good old war every few years as the very economy ...By BoerseunThe author researched her subject matter very well and as they say the facts are irrefutable of interest is that by creating the Military Industrial Complex left America with very few options but to pursue a good old war every few years as the very economy depends on it and this Complex was fueled in part by bum reports from Gehlen as well as the Scientist themselves that needed the protection. Sad as it may be and as callous as it sounds is that anyone who has enough to offer a victor will in most cases end off living and actually prospering.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Incredible read!By Shive 1969One of my gov't students did a research paper on this event and was even able to interview one of the German scientists (from a father-son team that worked together for the U.S. in Huntsville; Alabama. Her paper was very interesting; so I bought the book and it (obviously) goes into such greater detail. It is fascinating the in-depth coverage and historical picture presented to the reader. Very excellent read for the serious student or teacher of this period of history.
