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Rings of fire : how an unlikely team of scientists, ex-cons, women, and Native Americans helped win World War II / Larry Hughes.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hughes, Larry, 1953- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- World War, 1939-1945--Technology.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- Technological innovations--History--20th century.
- Technological innovations.
- Optics--Military aspects--United States.
- Optics.
- Fire control (Gunnery)--Optical equipment.
- Fire control (Gunnery).
- Antiaircraft guns--History--20th century.
- Antiaircraft guns.
- World War, 1939-1945--War work.
- Scientists--United States--Biography.
- Scientists.
- Land, Edwin H., 1909-1991.
- Land, Edwin H.
- Polaroid Corporation--History--20th century.
- Polaroid Corporation.
- Physical Description:
- x, 581 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
- Other Title:
- How an unlikely team of scientists, ex-cons, women, and Native Americans helped win World War II
- Place of Publication:
- Essex, Connecticut : Stackpole Books, [2024]
- Summary:
- "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"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780811773898
- 0811773892
- OCLC:
- 1420043158
- Publisher Number:
- 99996631545
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