Title:
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RED SAM
THE SA-2 GUIDELINE ANTI-AIRCRAFT MISSILE |
By: |
Steven J. Zaloga, Jim Laurier (Illus) |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£9.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1780962061 |
ISBN 13: |
9781780962061 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
20 December, 2011 |
Series: |
New Vanguard 134 |
Pages: |
48 |
Description: |
The Russian SA-2, nicknamed Red SAM, is history's dominant antiaircraft missile. In 1960 it famously downed Gary Powers' U-2 spyplane, and two years later it was one of the missiles deployed during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which almost sparked a nuclear showdown between America and the USSR. This title examines the missile's development. |
Synopsis: |
The Russian SA-2, nicknamed "Red SAM," is history's dominant antiaircraft missile. In 1960 it famously downed Gary Powers' U-2 spyplane, and two years later it was one of the missiles deployed during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which almost sparked a nuclear showdown between America and the USSR. The SA-2 was also deployed in Vietnam, North Korea, Egypt, and even the Gulf War. Using photographs, color artwork, and rare accounts from the weapon's designers, Steven J Zaloga examines the missile's development, linking this to its massive impact on Cold War air campaigns, and investigates the design changes that have helped the SA-2 stand the test of time. |
Illustrations: |
41 b/w; 7 col |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |