The Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground: 1945-1958

In 1945, the United States Army established a testing center for rockets and guided missiles in south—central New Mexico. Named White Sands Proving Ground, this center was the locale for many of America’s first steps towards space. “Rockets and Missiles of White Sands Proving Ground” chronicles major activities at the base from 1945—1958. During this period, the Army, Navy, and Air Force all tested missiles at the desert installation. This book details the development and testing for such m...