Why Germany's V-2 Rocket Was A Global Gamechanger Many important offensive and defensive technologies emerged from World War II. Still, the most significant is arguably the V-2 rocket, which terrorized civilians throughout its deployment and ushered in what eventually became the Space Race. The V-2 was the brainchild of Dr. Wernher von Braun, a German scientist and member of the Nazi Party and Allgemeine SS. His work established many rocket technology advancements that ultimately made space travel possible. Beginning in 1944, the V-2 became the first ballistic missile and a weapon of terror capable of striking targets up to 220...