Hitler's Miracle Weapons: The Secret history of the Rockets and Flying Crafts of the Third Reich: Volume 2 - From the V-1 to the A-9; Unconventional short- and medium-range weapons

by Friedrich Georg

Following on from the success of volume 1, Friedrich Georg's second book in the series covers unconventional short- and medium-range weapons. In particular, this volume includes a wealth of information about the V-rocket programme, not just the more familiar V-1 and V-2, but special variants of these two rockets as well as later experimental craft and weaponry. Following a fascinating examination of pre-war efforts to build flying bombs, the author examines the V-1 and V-2 projects in great detail. Particular attention is paid to special variants that have previously received little coverage. These include the V-2 A-4 'America Rocket', and V-2s designed to carry nuclear and radiological warheads. The capability of the Germans to deploy such weapons is also discussed. A large number of weird and wonderful projects that never left the drawing board are examined, including the FR-35, V-6, V-101, Waterfall and Naval EMW A-7 rockets. The fascinating final section examines German plans to utilise such rocketry against London and Paris in 1945, as well as recounting the activities of V-weapons on other fronts, including Italy, Yugoslavia and the Eastern Front. The text is supported by b/w photographs and 16 superb pages of colour artwork, including profiles, computer-generated images of designs that never flew, and pictures of the author's own models.

136 pages, Hardcover

First published May 19, 2005

Reviews

[Jon Pennycook · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, but some parts are rather speculative with thin evidence.
The idea that Germany was weeks away from using nuclear or dirty weapons is terrifying.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting history book exploring the development and possible creation of the experimental weapons that Hitler's scientists worked on. Recommended