Gregory P. Kennedy

Germany's V-2 Rocket (Schiffer Military History Book)

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ISBN 13:
9780764324529
author:
Gregory P. Kennedy
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
language:
English
Publication Year:
2006
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
27.9 x 21.8 x 2 cm
Genre:
History, Military History, Armed Forces
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£29.86

Description

The V-2 Rocket: A Major Technological Advance of World War II The V-2 rocket was a groundbreaking technological achievement of the Second World War, representing a significant leap beyond previous missile designs. This book provides a detailed examination of the V-2's development, structure, and operation, as well as its impact on the war effort and the subsequent space programs of the Soviet Union and United States. The V-2 was first used as a weapon system towards the end of the war in Europe, with thousands of missiles launched against Allied targets. The book also explores previously ignored V-2 launches in the United States, shedding new light on the rocket's history. By examining the V-2's development and use, this book offers a unique insight into one of the most significant technological advances of the Second World War.

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