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V-2 Ballistic Missile 1942–52
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 examines 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.
Table of Contents
Design and Development
Operation History
Variants
Colour plate commentary
Product details
| Published | 20 Mar 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781472802996 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 45 b/w; 5 col |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Short code | NVG 82 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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