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V-2 BALLISTIC MISSILE 1944-54
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| By: |
Steven Zaloga, Tony Bryan (Illus) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1841765414 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781841765419 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
20 August, 2003 |
| Series: |
Osprey New Vanguard S. No. 82 |
| Pages: |
48 |
| Description: |
The V-2 ballistic missile was the most famous missile of World War II, and it pioneered the technology required for space travel. This is an examination of the combat record of the V-2 in the war, with a special focus on how a German missile battalion actually prepared and fired its missiles. |
| Synopsis: |
The German A-4 ballistic missile, better known by its propaganda name of V-2, was the world's first successful ballistic missile, breaking through the atmosphere to reach its target quicker. It was a forerunner of Cold War ballistic missiles and its combat use in 1944-45 set the pattern for the use of Scud ballistic missiles in recent decades. The V-2 offensive lasted from September 1944 until March 1945 with over 3,000 rockets being launched. This book will examine the combat record of the V-2 in World War II, with a special focus on how a German missile battalion actually prepared and fired its missiles. |
| Illustrations: |
42 b&w illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |