1943 ⟶ Hitler Approves V-2 Rocket Program

Walter Dornberger briefs the V-2 rocket to Hitler, who appro...
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1944

🚀 Hitler Approves V-2 Rocket Program

Walter Dornberger briefs the V-2 rocket to Hitler, who approves the project for top priority.⟶
Hitler Approves V-2 Rocket Program (1943)
GermanyV-2 rocketWeapons DevelopmentHitlermilitary technologystrategic weaponWorld War II

🚀 Operation Bellicose Targets V-2 Rocket Facility

The Operation Bellicose targeting of Friedrichshafen Würzburg radars is the first bombing of a V-2 rocket facility.⟶
Operation Bellicose Targets V-2 Rocket Facility (1943)
bombingV-2 rocketFriedrichshafenGermanystrategic bombingtechnologyweaponsair raid

🚀 Mittelwerk Contracted to Produce V-2 Rockets

The German War Office contracts the Mittelwerk to produce 12,000 V-2 rockets.⟶
Mittelwerk Contracted to Produce V-2 Rockets (1943)
V-2 RocketMittelwerkWeapons DevelopmentNazi GermanyTechnologyWorld War IIRocketry

👴 Hitler Orders Volkssturm Call-Up

Hitler orders a call-up of all remaining men from 16 to 60 for Home Guard duties in the Volkssturm Militia.⟶
Hitler Orders Volkssturm Call-Up (1944)
GermanyVolkssturmMilitaryHome GuardTotal WarCivilian ArmyWorld War IIHitler