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The Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground: 1945-1958
Gregory P. Kennedy
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Description for The Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground: 1945-1958
Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, over 200 bw images. BIC Classification: JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 294 x 226 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1150.
In 1945, the United States Army established a testing center for rockets and guided missiles in south-central New Mexico. Named White Sands Proving Ground, this center was the locale for many of America’s first steps towards space. “Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground” chronicles major activities at the base from 1945-1958. During this period, the Army, Navy, and Air Force all tested missiles at the desert installation. This book details the development and testing for such missiles as Hermes, Corporal, Nike Ajax, Sergeant, Honest John, and Viking. These missiles formed the backbone of much of America’s arsenal during ... Read more
In 1945, the United States Army established a testing center for rockets and guided missiles in south-central New Mexico. Named White Sands Proving Ground, this center was the locale for many of America’s first steps towards space. “Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground” chronicles major activities at the base from 1945-1958. During this period, the Army, Navy, and Air Force all tested missiles at the desert installation. This book details the development and testing for such missiles as Hermes, Corporal, Nike Ajax, Sergeant, Honest John, and Viking. These missiles formed the backbone of much of America’s arsenal during ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
1150g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764332517
SKU
V9780764332517
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