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- ISBN 9781846032479
- Weight: 240g
- Dimensions: 180 x 239mm
- Publication Date: 10 Jan 2008
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Designed to change the course of the war, the V weapons required ambitious plans to defend their expensive and complicated launch sites.
In this illustrated guide, Steven J Zaloga describes the configuration and planned deployment of heavy missile sites, as well as the unique Allied tactics developed to counter this threat, including a remote-control version of the B-17 bomber. From the V-1 ski sites to the mobile basing employed by the V-2 units and the other secret weapons bases like the 'V-3' high-pressure gun at Mimoyeques, this book examines the impact of these weapon systems and defences not only on the war but on modern weaponry.
With many of the sites described still surviving today, this is a perfect companion for a tour of the V weapon sites built during World War II.
Steven J Zaloga was born in 1952. He received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armored vehicle development. He has also always been fascinated by the weapons systems of World War II and he has written extensively on the subject. Steven lives and works in Maryland.
Hugh Johnson is an experienced freelance digital illustrator who has completed a number of books for Osprey including New Vanguard 102: T-54 and T-55 Main Battle Tanks 1944-2004 and Fortress 030: Fort Eben Emael. Chris Taylor lives in London. Since graduating from art college, he has worked in the graphics industry and is currently a freelance illustrator for various publishing companies.
