GATLAND, KENNETH, W. - Development of the Guided Missile

London, Iliffe & Sons. 1954, 2nd. Ed. Cloth, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Oblong. Book, Second edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 292 pages illustrated, black & white photographs diagrams & tables. '. The major powers are urgently interested in the potentialities of the guided missile as a weapon either of offence or defence & the development of this new type of armament is going on at an ever increasing pace. Although the results of much of this work have been kept secret, a considerable amount of data has become available since the war. This book presents factually all the main information now available .. A unique feature is the appendix showing the characteristics of all the more important powered missiles know to have been designed or constructed..totalling 90(!). Fine/No Jacket.