Victorian Villainy

This audiobook explores the Allied efforts to counter Nazi Germany's V-2 rocket program during World War II, highlighting operations like Operation Crossbow designed to disrupt and understand these advanced weapons. It also examines the post-war scramble by Western Allies and the Soviet Union to acquire Germany’s top scientists and their technologies, which played a crucial role in shaping the emerging Cold War tensions and the Space Race. Rich with historical insights, it offers a detailed look at the strategic importance of rocket technology and the intense race to secure its future during and after the war.