Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground: 1945-1958 (Hardcover)

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 the Cold War and represented major technological advancements. In 1958, the White Sands Proving Ground became the White Sands Missile Range, as it is known today.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2009
First published:	March 2009
Authors:	Gregory P. Kennedy
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-3251-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-3251-1
Barcode:	9780764332517

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