Historical Figures 20 Questions
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Forostar said:
10. Yes, this person's primary contribution to history was in the field of science.
And is European.
Deano said:
Great question!
Yes, the scientist's field of research was in one of the physical sciences.
12. Did the scientist do a substantial amount of research while in North America?
Wasted155 said:
12. Yes.
Perun said:
Can you clarify what you mean by that?
A quote about this fellow:
"We probably wouldn't have [done a certain thing] without him. Actually, we couldn't have [done that certain thing] without him."
Perun said:
13. Yes. Slight freebie: the area he was born in was German when he was born. It may or may not be now.
Come now, Perun, a fine young historian like yourself ought to be able to narrow it down. Ask some more questions!
Forostar said:
This person wore a uniform but was involved in a non-combat role related to their field of research.
Perun said:
15. Yes, he worked for the Nazis.
It is Dr. von Braun!
Wernher von Braun was a German rocket scientist who developed the infamous V2 rocket for the Nazis. He had drawn up the plans as a way of exploring space. Dr. von Braun's dreams were realized when he contributed his designs to NASA's space program. He designed the Saturn V rocket, the most powerful rocket we've ever successfully used as a launch vehicle - as well as the safest.
Wernher von Braun was a German rocket scientist who developed the infamous V2 rocket for the Nazis. He had drawn up the plans as a way of exploring space. Dr. von Braun's dreams were realized when he contributed his designs to NASA's space program. He designed the Saturn V rocket, the most powerful rocket we've ever successfully used as a launch vehicle - as well as the safest.
Was this person born on or after January 1st, 1000 AD?