From the V-2 missiles, the precursor to the rocket that would eventually take man to the moon, to the world's first operational jet aircraft, the technology and scientists of the Third Reich would benefit the Allies for years to come. At the end of the war, General Eisenhower issued an order for American soldiers to protect historical monuments and cultural items. Nazi leaders had a passion for collecting paintings and objects of art. The site of the recovered German gold reserves and art collections were in Russian occupied territory. The Nazi art collection consisted of art treasures from all over Europe.
Art is a subjective medium.
The U.S. Army confiscated German planes at the end of the war. Extended Activities Divide the class in two and monitor a debate on the question of whether or not the U.S. was correct in returning confiscated art to Germany. All rights reserved.