Germanys V-2 Rocket

Description

This book traces the origins and development of the V-2, from groups of individual experimenters in the 1930s to its use as a weapon system with particular emphasis is paid to such topics as the structure and components of the missile, its ground support equipment, and field procedures.

Germanys V-2 looks at one of the major technological advances of the Second World War, the V-2 ballistic missile.

Although dwarfed by todays giant rockets, the V-2 represented a quantum leap beyond anything previously built. During the last six months of the war in Europe, Germany launched thousands of these missiles against the Allies.

After the war, the V-2 formed the foundation for the space programs of the Soviet Union and United States. Information is included on previously ignored V-2 launches in the United States.[AuthorName]By Gregory P. Kennedy[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 130 b/w photographs[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 130 b/w photographs[/ColorPattern]