The German A-4 ballistic missile, better known by its propaganda name of V-2, was the world's first successful ballistic missile, breaking through the atmosphere to reach its target quicker. It was a forerunner of Cold War ballistic missiles and its combat use in 1944-45 set the pattern for the use of Scud ballistic missiles in recent decades. The V-2 offensive lasted from September 1944 until March 1945 with over 3,000 rockets being launched. This book examines the combat record of the V-2 in World War II, with a special focus on how a German missile battalion actually prepared and fired its missiles.
| Published | Aug 20 2003 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781841765419 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 45 b/w; 5 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Short code | NVG 82 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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