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Language: English
Published by Presidio, 1980., 1980
- Hardcover
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332p. Photos. Development of the Proximity Fuse. Fine/Near Fine Copy.
Seller Inventory # 69-134
- Title
- Deadly Fuse: Secret Weapon of World War II.
- Author
- Baldwin, Ralph.
- Publisher
- Presidio, 1980.
- Publication year
- 1980
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0891410872
- ISBN 13
- 9780891410874
- Seller catalogs
- List 69, ORDNANCE::ARTILLERY
This book is a technical history of the fuze device used by the United State military during World War II, which enabled bombs to explode when targets such as planes were near, enhancing accuracy. Developed in secret, the device was used against the Japanese and German forces, both of which were not aware of the technology. This work includes a look at its technology, the secrecy surrounding the project.
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