German Long-Range Rockets
This excerpt is from the Air Scientific Intelligence Interim Report on German Long-range Rockets, which was published on 26 June 1943.
SUMMARY The evidence of the existence of a long range rocket is reviewed; this evidence comes mainly from three types of source: secret agents, prisoners-of-war, and photography. Collateral evidence from other types of source is considered.
The evidence shows, beyond doubt of “planting”, that the Germans have for some time been developing a long range rocket at Peenemunde. In its present form this rocket is about 38 feet long by 6-7 feet diameter, with probably three tail fins, and a weight of 40-80 tons; it has been photographed. It is uncertain how much of the development and constructional work is done at Peenemunde, but it would be consistent with the large majority of the reports if Peenemunde were the sole site.
An excerpt from "Air Scientific Intelligence Interim Report on German Long-range Rockets," 26 June 1943
Question 1
Describe one way in which the excerpt expresses technological change between World War I and World War II.
Question 2
Describe one way the technological change described in the excerpt affected the civilian population of London during World War II.
Question 3
Evaluate whether the technological change described in the excerpt affected the outcome of World War II.
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