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V-1 Flying Bomb 1942–52
Hitler’s infamous “doodlebug”
V-1 Flying Bomb 1942–52
Hitler’s infamous “doodlebug”
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 | 01 Jan 2005 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781841767918 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w; 15 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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