Operation Paperclip by Annie Jacobsen

"Operation Paperclip" by Annie Jacobsen uncovers the secret U.S. government program that recruited over 1,600 Nazi scientists, engineers, and technicians after World War II. These individuals were brought to America to advance military and technological research during the Cold War, despite many being tied to war crimes and Nazi atrocities. Jacobsen explores the ethical dilemmas, classified missions, and the dark legacy of this controversial operation, offering a gripping account of history, morality, and the race for scientific supremacy.