Secret Weapons of World War II by William Breuer - Hardcover

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Publisher
Book Sales, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0785819525
ISBN-13
9780785819523
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44781662

Product Key Features

Book Title
Secret Weapons of World War II
Number of Pages
242 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Weapons
Genre
History
Author
William Breuer
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
20.3 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
In this ingenious volume, victory or defeat in the twentieth century's climactic conflict depended on the secret war of wits that occurred between the scientists, mathematicians, and codebreakers on each side. This is a fascinating look at the behind the scenes duel to develop the winning weapons of World War II. This book is ideal for any historian, war buff, or fan of technology. Here are the extraordinary tales behind the brilliant weapons and technological wizardry that determined the outcome of the war. From radar, huff-duff (high frequency direction finding), invisible radio beams, and "Perfectos" to secret codes, electronic guidance systems, homing devices, and submarine detection equipment, Breuer deftly expose the gargantuan efforts employed by both adversaries and the fascinating details of the high-stakes warfare waged behind the well-known scenes of combat., In this ingenious volume, victory or defeat in the twentieth century's climactic conflict depended on the secret war of wits that occurred between the scientists, mathematicians, and codebreakers on each side. This is a fascinating look at the behind the scenes duel to develop the winning weapons of World War II.

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