German scientists were concerned about nazi restrictions on uranium sales because
uranium would not be available for industrial research.
uranium was important to german missile programs.
uranium paid for german scientific research.
uranium could be used in research on atomic weapons.

German scientists were concerned about Nazi restrictions on uranium sales because uranium could be used in research on atomic weapons, and the Nazi government was striving to create new weapons of mass destruction. During World War II, the United States started the Manhattan Project and the Nazi government developed the Uranverein or Uranium Club. Both enterprises aimed to create atomic weapons, knowing the first one with positive results would give the victory to its country. Thus, now we know only the American one was successful.

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