V2: The A4 Rocket from Peenemünde to Redstone
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1906537534 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The A4 rocket, or V2 - 'Vergeltungswaffen Zwei' (Vengeance Weapon 2), was the most sophisticated weapon developed in Europe during the Second World War. After travelling at the edge of space, the V2 fell without warning at supersonic speeds, turning suburban streets to dust in seconds and terrorizing civilians.Drawing on a wide range of archive sources, rare personal accounts and interviews conducted with personnel associated with the A4/V2 program, rocketry expert Murray R. This important new work reveals the transformation of the