V-1 Flying Bomb 1942–52

Hitler’s infamous “doodlebug”

V-1 Flying Bomb 1942–52 cover

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. The major foreign derivatives, including the US copy "JB-2 Loon" and numerous post-war Soviet variants, are also covered.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Design and development · Operation · In combat · Variants and derivatives · Allied counter-measures · Color plate commentary · Bibliography · Index

Product details

Published Jan 01 2005
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781841767918
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 15 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 106
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from U…

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Jim Laurier

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