Wernher Von Braun

Wernher von Braun recounts the life and work of the acclaimed rocket scientist who supervised the development of the powerful rockets used by Apollo astronauts to reach the Moon. Controversy surrounds von Braun's work in Germany during World War II, and this revised edition examines some of the issues brought to light by the availability of formerly top-secret documents : for example, the significance of his statements to the U.S Army concerning his wartime career as a V-2 rocket builder and his membership in the Nazi Party and position as an SS officer. Von Braun's contributions to rocket technology, however, made him one of the most important rocket developers and champions of space exploration during the period between the 1930s and the 1970s.

Wernher von Braun includes more than 30 photographs and line illustrations, a glossary, a chronology, a list of print and Internet resources, and an index. Makers of Modern Science is an essential set for students, teachers, and general readers that provides a factual look at the lives and outstanding contributions of prominent scientists.

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• Pub. Date: 01/06/2008
• Publisher: Facts on File, Incorporated
• Author: Ray Spangenburg, Diane Kit Moser
• ISBN-13: 9780816061792
• ISBN: 0816061793
• Edition Description: REV