From the bestselling author of Nuclear War: A Scenario comes the compelling true story of Operation Paperclip, a decades-long covert project by the US government to bring Nazi Germany's top scientists and their families to America after World War II. Facing the critical decision of what to do with these brilliant minds, many of whom were accused of war crimes, the US secretly decided their expertise in rocketry and medical advancements was crucial for the Cold War. Drawing on exclusive interviews and newly discovered archives, Annie Jacobsen meticulously traces the postwar lives of these German scientists, revealing one of the twentieth century's most startling and closely guarded government secrets.

Why You Should Read?

• Uncover the shocking true story of a secret US government operation that brought Nazi scientists to America.
• Gain insight into the complex ethical dilemmas faced by the US government in the aftermath of World War II.
• Explore the hidden history of the Cold War and the scientific advancements that shaped it.
• Delve into a meticulously researched account based on exclusive interviews and newly discovered archival documents.

About the Author

Annie Jacobsen is a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist. She has written extensively on war, national security, and government secrets. Her previous works include Nuclear War: A Scenario, which also achieved bestseller status, and she is known for her rigorous research and compelling storytelling.