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Terrors and marvels
how science and technology changed the character and outcome of World War II
By Shachtman, Tom
- ISBN
- 978-0-38097-876-2
- Publisher
- New York : William Morrow, c2002.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2002
Adult/High School Shachtman explains that prior to World War II, many European and U.S. scientists were hesitant to pursue advances in any field of science that pertained to the military because of World War I. Those who did, did so quietly, and often did not get far except in Germany, where Hitler was already gearing up for war. However, his support didn't last and by the time he allowed the development in military ideas to come into production again, Germany had lost the wa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
