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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781472839268
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472839269
ISBN-13
9781472839268
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7038633373
Product Key Features
Book Title
American Guided Missiles of World War II
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / United States, Military / Aviation
Publication Year
2020
Illustrator
Yes, Laurier, Jim
Genre
History
Book Series
New Vanguard Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
6 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
283
Dewey Decimal
623.4519097309044
Table Of Content
Introduction Cruise Missiles Guided Glide Bombs Guided Vertical Bombs Air Defense Missiles Air-to-Air Missiles Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missiles Analysis Further Reading
Synopsis
This fascinating title details the history of America's secretive advanced guided weapons projects of World War II, the combat they saw, and how they influenced postwar missile development., World War II was a significant period of development for American missile programs, during which time the US built pioneering examples of guided weapons systems. However, whilst the German missiles of World War II are famous around the world, their American counterparts have remained shrouded in secrecy, despite the fact that they formed the basis for the later revolutions in precision warfare. Among the most sophisticated missiles of World War II was the US Navy's radar-guided Bat anti-ship missile, which was on the verge of deployment in the final months of the war. The war also saw the first use of guided assault drones, including the US Army Air Force's Aphrodite program of 1944, and the US Navy's Project Anvil and TDR-1. This book draws back the veil on these weapons, examining the principal avenues of missile development in America during World War II, including the early glide bombs, radio-controlled bombs and electro-optically controlled bombs. Some of the more peculiar efforts, such as the "Bat bomb" and pigeon-guided bombs, are also explored. The text is supported by specially commissioned, full-colour artwork and diagrams., While Nazi Germany's missiles are famous around the world, the United States' equally audacious secret programs remain little known. Yet during World War II, the US armed forces developed a broad range of precision standoff weapons, using cutting-edge scientific research, and these successful weapons eventually saw action in multiple theaters. Among the most sophisticated American missiles of World War II was the US Navy's radar-guided Bat antiship missile, while the US Army Air Force's VB-1 Azon played a significant role in crippling Japanese logistics in the Burma theater in 1945 thanks to its bridge-busting capabilities. The war also saw the first use of guided assault drones. This book draws back the veil on these varied weapons, examining the principal avenues of missile development during the war, including the early glide bombs, radio-controlled bombs, electro-optically controlled (or "TV-guided") bombs, and the eventual first steps toward surface-to-surface ballistic missiles. All these weapons would herald the dawn of America's missile age of warfare. Book jacket., This fascinating title details the history of America's secretive advanced guided weapons projects of World War II, the combat they saw, and how they influenced postwar missile development. World War II was a significant period of development for American missile programs, during which time the US built pioneering examples of guided weapons systems. However, whilst the German missiles of World War II are famous around the world, their American counterparts have remained shrouded in secrecy, despite the fact that they formed the basis for the later revolutions in precision warfare. Among the most sophisticated missiles of World War II was the US Navy's radar-guided Bat antiship missile, which was on the verge of deployment in the final months of the war. The war also saw the first use of guided assault drones, including the US Army Air Force's Aphrodite program of 1944, and the US Navy's Project Anvil and TDR-1. This book draws back the veil on these weapons, examining the principal avenues of missile development in America during World War II, including the early glide bombs, radio-controlled bombs and electro-optically controlled bombs. Some of the more peculiar efforts, such as the "Bat bomb" and pigeon-guided bombs, are also explored. The text is supported by specially commissioned, full-color artwork, and diagrams.
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- r***i (161)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGood quality. The packaging was very pretty. Quick to send.
- y***0 (743)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe vendor's packing arrangement did its job beautifully - the book arrived in perfect condition! Thank you, historymakingames!
- j***n (416)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat seller A++