Explores the Nazi bases used to launch V1 and V2 rockets at England from northern France and speculates on the real goals of the V2 program, including the possible use of chemical or nuclear warheads
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
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Seller: Chris Fessler, Bookseller, Howell, MI, U.S.A.
black hardbound 8vo. 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~first u.s. edition so stated. first printing ( # 1 in # line). 221p. 27 glossy b&w photo illustrations. 17 text figures. index. world history. third reich . world war ii. nazi germany. aerospace industry. rocket science. V1 rocket. V2 rocket. space techonology. ~ The impact of the V1 pulse jet and V2 rocket~powered weapons is a subject central to the history of the Second World War. In this important new study Philip Henshall describes the development of the V1 and V2 and gives the results of his comprehensive investigation of the sites built by the Germans to store, service and launch the rockets. His fresh look at the mass of physical evidence in Northern France has led him to some startling conclusions about the strategy behind these structures. The site organization shows that originally the bulk of the offensive against the United Kingdom was to be carried out using the V1 from sites where little attempt at concealment was made. The servicing and launching sites built for the V2 show that they were also intended for long~range developments, including the A9/10 combination, capable of reaching the U.S.A. One of the sites included silos for the launching of the V2 ~ strong evidence that the Germans intended to use nuclear or chemical warheads against Britain. Detailed site plans and a comprehensive text explain the military implications of this technical achievement and analyze the factors which thwarted Hitler's ambitious and almost successful endeavour. Seller Inventory # 9301402
Seller: The Book House, Inc. - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. good hardcover, previous owners writing inside, very gooddust jacket, minor edgewear, 1985. Seller Inventory # 180604-LD13
Seller: Veronica's Books, Gig Harbor, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First U.S. Edition. Tight copy in mylar-protected dust jacket. 221pp. Seller Inventory # 060503
Seller: Jackson Street Booksellers, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in a Fine jacket. 1st Printing. Seller Inventory # 158982