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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 utilize 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 color artwork, including profiles, computer-generated images of designs that never flew, and pictures of the author's own models.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49734563004689,"sku":"NGR9781906033439","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1906033439.jpg?v=1751631932"},{"product_id":"hitler-s-miracle-weapons-volume-1-book-friedrich-georg-9781804517260","title":"Hitler's Miracle Weapons Volume 1","description":"\"...makes for a fascinating read on a subject that is actually quite intriguing. It is well worth picking up.\" -ModelingMadness.Com How close did Hitler come to his dream of developing nuclear weapons? What evidence is there for the design, testing and production of such weapons, and their carrier systems? In his efforts to answer these questions, Friedrich Georg has produced a groundbreaking book. Volume 1 describes the efforts of the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine to design and produce carrier-systems for the nuclear weapons the Third Reich was developing. These included the search for an intercontinental 'Amerikabomber', as well as lighter designs, such as the Arado Ar E 555, Messerschmitt P 1107 \u0026amp; 1108, and Junkers EF 132 \u0026amp; 140. The various atom bombs themselves are thoroughly investigated, from the 1-ton to the massive 30-ton variety. Information about the variety of carrier systems being developed by the Kriegsmarine is also provided. Finally, the author investigates the reasons why Germany ultimately failed to produce the atom bomb. As well as black \u0026amp; white photos and other images, Hitler's Miracle Weapons Volume 1 features 16 full pages of colour plates, including colour profiles of the various craft described in the text, computer-generated artwork showing these craft 'in action', and images of the some of the author's scratchbuilt models of various weapons systems!","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50746035962129,"sku":"GOR014056643","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51077760516369,"sku":"NIN9781804517260","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":52110956232977,"sku":"NGR9781804517260","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1804517267.jpg?v=1751630194"},{"product_id":"hitler-s-miracle-weapons-volume-2-book-friedrich-georg-9781804517277","title":"Hitler's Miracle Weapons Volume 2","description":"\"...these books are intriguing from a \"look what scientists are designing\" viewpoint. Drawing board designs are a valid aspect of historical research and development.\" -Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 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 black \u0026amp; white photographs and 16 superb pages of colour artwork including profiles computergenerated images of designs that never flew and pictures of the author's own models.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51053431423249,"sku":"NIN9781804517277","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":51216315646225,"sku":"NGR9781804517277","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1804517275.jpg?v=1751630345"},{"product_id":"hitler-s-miracle-weapons-volume-3-book-friedrich-georg-9781804519387","title":"Hitler's Miracle Weapons Volume 3","description":"Hitler's Miracle Weapons Volume 3 explores one of the most controversial and least understood chapters of Second World War technology -- the Third Reich's secret quest to develop intercontinental weapons and even the world's first space-based military capabilities.Following the success of the V-2 rocket, Germany's rocket scientists at Peenemünde and beyond turned their attention to far more ambitious projects. Among them was the A9\/A10 'Amerika Rocket', a two-stage missile intended to strike targets on the east coast of the United States from European launch sites -- a concept that foreshadowed the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by over a decade. Drawing on archival documents, Allied intelligence reports, and post-war testimony, this book examines how far these programmes progressed and whether the technical barriers were closer to being overcome than has traditionally been acknowledged.But the ambitions did not stop at ICBMs. The book reveals plans for orbital platforms, space stations, and even theoretical weapons intended for use from space -- including concepts akin to the post-war 'Star Wars' missile defence systems. Were these merely fantasies, or were concrete steps taken toward their realisation?Friedrich Georg navigates these questions with a rigorous yet accessible approach, tracing the technical, political, and operational aspects of Germany's late-war rocket and space ambitions. The narrative also explores the clandestine networks of underground factories, secret test sites, and the shadowy roles played by figures like Wernher von Braun, whose post-war careers would shape the space race between the USA and USSR.This volume challenges long-held assumptions about the limits of Nazi Germany's technological capabilities and raises provocative questions about how close the Third Reich came to transforming the strategic landscape of the Second World War -- and perhaps even the post-war era.Richly illustrated with rare photographs, technical drawings, and maps, Hitler's Miracle Weapons Volume 3 is an essential addition to the literature on military technology, rocketry, and the hidden histories of the Second World War.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51880404386065,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":51880404680977,"sku":"NGR9781804519387","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781804519387.jpg?v=1754434044"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-friedrich-georg.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}