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Can I read Ship Strike : the History of Air to Sea Weapon Systems on EtoBox?
Ship Strike : the History of Air to Sea Weapon Systems by Peter C. Smith, Peter Charles Smith is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Ship Strike : the History of Air to Sea Weapon Systems about?
This book provides a detailed historical account of the evolution of the airborne anti-ship munitions, from the earliest days of barely successful torpedoes through modern day rocket powered missiles that skim the water's surface and impact ships with devastating explosions. Includes excellent coverage of specially designed aircraft, torpedoes, missiles, glides bombs, wire and radio controlled missiles, as well as ship strikes, battle damage, and photos of wartime engagements between ships, aircraft, and missiles. Also covers German and Italian equipment of World War II.
Who reads Ship Strike : the History of Air to Sea Weapon Systems?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Peter C. Smith, Peter Charles Smith
- Publisher
- Airlife Publishing, Ltd.
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781853107733
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Military, Engineering, History
- Rating
- 3.5 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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