A very good two volume set is "Hitler: Hubris" and "Hitler: Nemesis" by Ian Kershaw. Although it does not go into highly detailed specifics of particular program or weapons, it does detail the massisve mis-management and incompetence of the Nazi leadership. Infighting, patronism, and lack of real leadership or focus was the reality behind the illusion of Nazi "efficiency" and "politcal genius". It is astonishing that the Nazis didn't implode earlier in their reign.
Also good is John Toland's book "Adolph Hitler" as an earlier, more condensed (but still lengthy) coverage of Kershaw's subject matter.
Finally, you may also wish to rent or buy "The Nazis: A Warning from History" on DVD. This is a Laurence Rees BBC multipart production which gives a good insight into the rise and rule of the Nazis. I hope you find this helpful.
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