A textbook that looks at the history and workings of early guided missiles.

Introduction --General introduction -- History of jet engines and guided missiles -- Atmosphere and aerodynamics -- Introduction -- The atmosphere -- Aerodynamics - Basic definitions -- High speed aerodynamics -- Power plants -- Introduction -- Rockets -- Turbo jets -- Pulse jets -- Ram jets -- Comparative characteristics of propulsion systems -- Guidance control systems -- Introduction -- Attitude and path control -- Basic guidance control systems -- Application of guidance control systems to surface-to-surface missiles -- Application of guidance control systems to surface-to-air missiles -- Components -- Launching methods -- Introduction -- Launching devices -- Lethal devices -- Introduction -- Application of warheads and fuzes -- The V-2 rocket -- Introduction -- General description -- Warhead -- Control compartment -- Fuel section -- Propulsion unit -- Tail assembly -- Assembly of V-2 -- Preparation and launching of V-2 -- Conclusions -- Specific missiles -- Introduction -- The V-1 type missiles (JB-2 or Loon) -- German guided missiles -- Japanese baka bomb -- United States guided missiles -- Employment of guided missiles -- Introduction -- The V-1 and V-2 in World War II -- Guided missile organization -- Tactical employment of surface-to-surface missiles -- Tactical employment of surface-to-air missiles -- Supply and maintenance -- Summary -- Introduction -- Conclusions Appendix I Glossary of terms -- Appendix II Bibliography.