America, Russia, and the hidden history of the space race
Cherrix, Amy
2021
Looks at the space race from the perspectives of German-born American aerospace engineer and space architect, Wernher von Braun and Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer, Sergei Pavlovich Korolev.
This book explains the innovation, development, and use of precision-guided smart weapons, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and nuclear deterrence, and how the armed forces use these weapons.
A comprehensive biography of German scientist Wernher von Braun, who was a major figure in Germany's pre-war rocket development program and designer for the V-2 rocket; and describes his defection to the U.S. and work within America's space program after the war.
Traces the life and achievements of German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun from his childhood dreams of human interplanetary travel to their realization as von Braun became a prominent figure in modern rocketry.
Chronicles the life of German scientist Wernher von Braun and discusses his development of the V-2 rocket, his work with the Nazis, his involvement with the American army, and other related topics.
