Studies in Military and Strategic History: A Critique of the Historiography of Space

Bulkeley, Rip

An examination of American space policy in the 12 years after World War II and in particular of the reaction provoked by the launching of the first Sputnik satellite in 1957. In the author's opinion the truth of what occurred in this period has been clouded by confusion and misinformation.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1991-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349119837

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-11981-3

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 286