AP Success - AP European History: WWII German Rocketry Intelligence
Source 1
"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
According to the source, what types of evidence were primarily used to confirm the existence of a long-range rocket developed by the Germans?
Question 2
The report indicates that the German long-range rocket was being developed at which location?
Question 3
What does the term 'planting' in the context of this intelligence report most likely refer to?
Question 4
The dimensions of the German long-range rocket as described in the report suggest that the rocket was:
Question 5
The report's reference to 'collateral evidence from other types of source' suggests that:
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