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Warriors And Wizards: The Development And Defeat Of Radiocontrolled Glide Bombs Of The Third Reich
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In August 1943, The Luftwaffe Began Using Radiocontrolled Antiship Glide Bombs And Within Weeks They Had Sunk One Battleship, Crippled Another, Wrecked Two Cruisers, And Destroyed Numerous Merchant Ships. Yet, A Year Later The Germans Abandoned Their Use, Defeated By Scientists Who Developed Electronic Systems To Jam The Radio Links That Guided The Bombs. Drawing On A Wealth Of New Sources, Martin Bollinger Examines What Happened From Both A Historical And Technological Perspective And Lays Out A Missionbymission Analysis Of Effectiveness. Based On Interviews With Participants, Intelligence Documents, And Archival Records In Four Countries, His Book Chronicles The Yearlong Battle Between The Allied Seamen (The Warriors) And The Scientists (The Wizards) For A Story Of Courage, Technical Achievement, And Sacrifice.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Warriors and Wizards'? A: The book examines the development and eventual defeat of radio-controlled glide bombs used by the Luftwaffe during World War II, exploring both historical and technological perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Warriors and Wizards'? A: The author of the book is Martin J. Bollinger.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 15, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does 'Warriors and Wizards' contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Warriors and Wizards' a first edition book? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the Luftwaffe's use of radio-controlled glide bombs in 1943, including their effectiveness and the subsequent technological advancements made by scientists to counter them.
- Q: Are there interviews included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with participants and draws from intelligence documents and archival records across four countries.
- Q: What insights does the author provide in the book? A: Martin Bollinger provides insights into the battle between Allied seamen and scientists, detailing stories of courage, technical achievement, and sacrifice.
- Q: What category does 'Warriors and Wizards' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Germany.