The V-2 was the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile. The liquid-propellant rocket engine used to launch the missile was developed in Germany as a “defense weapon” during World War II. Essentially, it was a weapon used to attack the Allies instead of the Allied forces attacking German cities. With the vertical launch of the…
What is the true meaning of the equation E = mc2? What has this got to do with the atomic bomb?E = mc2It is one of the most famous equations in the world. An equation that is widely used where it is not needed. It has been used on the outside of T-shirts, on the…
Aerial created ‘smoke curtains’ were deployed by the United States Army Air Forces and other services, used extensively in the South Pacific against the Japanese. Many types of aircraft used this equipment, but the RAF Bostons (Douglas A-20 Havoc) were the most consistent users.
