I would like to learn more about the Nazi ballistics and aerospace research programs and the scientists involved. Can anyone point me in the direction of easy to digest layman sources?

by AMomByAnyOtherName

Thank you!

BeondTheGrave

You should really focus on the research station of Peenemünde. There, Werner Von Braun and his ilk tested the equipment that would eventually build the Vengeance weapon. I would recommend The Rocket and the Reich: Peenemünde and the Coming of the Ballistic Missle Era. Its pretty accessible, and it hits your topic well.