The Shady Genesis of Operation Paperclip: A Technological Triumph Marred by Ethics

In the tumultuous aftermath of World War II, as the Third Reich crumbled and the world braced for a new era, an enigmatic figure emerged from the chaos. Wernher von Braun, a high-ranking Nazi engineer, coolly extended an olive branch to the US government, offering his expertise in exchange for sanctuary. This event marked the inception of Operation Paperclip, a clandestine operation shrouded in controversy and ethical dilemmas.