The Deadly Fuze - Ralph B. Baldwin (1st edition) Presidio Press, 1980 / WWII

First edition (print number not stated) hardcover copy of The Deadly Fuze: The Secret Weapon of World War II by Ralph B. Baldwin (Presidio Press, 1980). An insider’s view of the development and eventual implementation of the Proximity Variable Time (VT) fuse before and during WWII. His story was classified for many years and was first told to the public in this book. A blend of engineering, technology, industry and military. With illustrations and photographs. Jacket is protected in new archival sleeve but with mild rubbing to faces and shelf wear around the edges. Boards are straight and clean but with corners bumped. Binding is firm and spine is fairly straight. All pages are clean and unmarked though slightly tanned. See photos for condition.

Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail

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