Why America HIRED a Nazi to Reach The Moon | Wernher Von Braun

Today, we take a closer look at the controversial rocket pioneer, Wernher von Braun. We’ll talk about his V-2 work for the Nazis, his secret transfer to the U.S. under Operation Paperclip, his collaboration with Walt Disney, his pivotal role in creating NASA’s space program and the Saturn V, and the lasting mysteries like Project Blue Beam... Welcome to HISTORY CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsor: Mars MenFor a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code 'CAMP' at https://mengotomars.com👕🧢 Use CHRISTMASCAMP at checkout for 17% off when you shop at https://camp-rd.com/collections/chris...🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com🎩👽 Daily Dose Of History Here: https://www.dailytodayinhistory.comTimestamps:0:00 Wernher Von Brauns Early Life4:45 Building V-2 Rockets For Hitler8:01 Nazi’s Rocket Production Moves Underground12:00 Nazi Scientists Meet U.S. Troops15:29 Operation Paperclip Begins18:40 American’s V-2 Test Flights22:06 Move to Huntsville Alabama23:22 Walt Disney Teams Up w/ Von Braun25:05 The Space Race Begins27:39 Creation of NASA’s Space Program28:20 Saturn V + Communion on The moon30:32 Wernher Von Braun Leaves NASA31:18 Project Blue Beam + Von Brauns Headstone35:38 The Scholarly Thoughts39:30 R.I.P. Albert’s#history #podcast #war #battle #ww2 #mystery #film #camping #interesting #knowledge #education #knowledgeispower