Rings of fire: how an unlikely team of scientists, ex-cons, women, and Native Americans helped win World War II

"Rings of Fire is the story of how Edwin Land, founder of Polaroid, and a unique cast of characters created the calcite-based optical ring sights that helped U.S. naval antiaircraft guns and army bazookas zero in on targets and claim victory in World War II. It is a story of American ingenuity,...

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1. Verfasser: Hughes, Larry J. 1953- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Essex, Connecticut ; Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania Stackpole Books [2024]
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Zusammenfassung:"Rings of Fire is the story of how Edwin Land, founder of Polaroid, and a unique cast of characters created the calcite-based optical ring sights that helped U.S. naval antiaircraft guns and army bazookas zero in on targets and claim victory in World War II. It is a story of American ingenuity, determination, and grit in the face of enemy attacks"--
Beschreibung:x, 581 Seiten, 8 ungezählte Seiten Tafeln Illustrationen, Karten 24 cm
ISBN:9780811773898

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