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Neufeld, Michael J.
The rocket and the reich : Peenemunde and the coming of the ballistic missile era. / Michael J. Neufeld
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Includes bibliographical references.
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1. Rockets (Ordnance)—Research—History—20th century. 2. Liquid propellant rockets—Research—History. 3. Ordnance—Manufacture—History—20th century. 4. Germany. Heer. Heeresversuchstelle Peenemunde—History. 5. Pennemunde (Germany)—Manufactures—History. I. Title.
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