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V-1 Flying Bomb 1942–52
Hitler’s infamous “doodlebug”
V-1 Flying Bomb 1942–52
Hitler’s infamous “doodlebug”
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Description
The first deployment of the V-1 was in June 1944 when, following two years of tests, Hitler gave the order to attack England.
Known to the Allies as the "Buzz Bomb" or "Doodlebug", the V-1 was the world's first cruise missile. This book explores the V-1 in detail, from its initial concept, first use in 1944, the various Allied counter-measures, and the later use of the V-1 during the Battle of the Bulge.
Featuring custom illustrations, this book also covers the major foreign derivatives, including the US copy "JB-2 Loon" and numerous post-war Soviet variants.
Table of Contents
Design and development
Operation
In combat
Variants and derivatives
Allied counter-measures
Color plate commentary
Bibliography
Index
Product details
Published | Jul 20 2011 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781849089548 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 50 b/w; 15 col |
Series | New Vanguard |
Short code | NVG 106 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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