V-2 Ballistic Missile 1942-52 (New Vanguard) -- Paperback / softback (English Language Edition)

V-2 Ballistic Missile 1942-52 (New Vanguard) -- Paperback / softback (English Language Edition)

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  • 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 48 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9781841765419
  • DDC分類 355

Full Description


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.

Contents

Introduction - Design and Development - Operation History - Variants - Colour plate commentary