{"product_id":"9781472803092","title":"BloomsburyUK - V-2 Ballistic Missile 1942-52","description":"BloomsburyUK - \u003cb\u003eThe German A-4 ballistic missile, better known by its propaganda name of V-2, was the world's first successful ballistic missile, breaking through the atmosphere to reach its target quicker.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was a forerunner of Cold War ballistic missiles and its combat use in 1944-45 set the pattern for the use of Scud ballistic missiles in recent decades. The V-2 offensive lasted from September 1944 until March 1945 with over 3,000 rockets being launched.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book examines the combat record of the V-2 in World War II, with a special focus on how a German missile battalion actually prepared and fired its missiles.","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129604620528,"sku":"9781472803092","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781472803092_p0.jpg?v=1769892744","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781472803092","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}