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Author(s): Kenneth P. Werrell
ISBN(s): 9781585661367, 1585661368
Edition: Kindle
File Details: PDF, 5.51 MB
Year: 2005
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1585661368 
ISBN 13: 9781585661367
Author: Kenneth P Werrell

Archie to SAM: The Development of the U.S. Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System by Kenneth P. Werrell offers a detailed and insightful exploration of the evolution of the U.S. Air Force’s missile systems, specifically focusing on the transition from early missile programs (such as “Archie”) to the sophisticated Strategic Air Missiles (SAM) used in the Cold War era. The book delves into the technological, political, and strategic challenges that shaped the development of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the military’s response to the growing threat of nuclear warfare. Werrell uses a combination of historical context, technical analysis, and interviews with key figures in missile development, making this book an essential read for those interested in military history, aerospace engineering, and Cold War-era defense strategies.

Archie to SAM 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Early Days of U.S. Missile Development

  • The advent of missile technology

  • The role of World War II in the development of rockets

  • Early attempts at guided missiles and the first step toward the ICBM

Chapter 2: From Archie to Redstone: Early Missile Programs

  • The Archie program and its failures

  • Development of the Redstone missile

  • The lessons learned from early experiments

Chapter 3: The Cold War and the Missile Gap

  • The geopolitical landscape post-WWII

  • Soviet advancements and the missile gap

  • U.S. strategies for countering the threat

Chapter 4: The Birth of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)

  • Technological advancements in missile technology

  • The Atlas and Titan programs

  • Challenges of developing a reliable ICBM system

Chapter 5: Strategic Air Missiles (SAM) and the Air Force’s Role

  • Integration of SAMs into the U.S. Air Force arsenal

  • Strategic importance of SAMs in the Cold War

  • Testing and deployment of early ICBMs

Chapter 6: The Evolution of Missile Defense

  • The need for missile defense systems

  • Early missile defense systems and the development of ABM (Anti-Ballistic Missile) technology

Chapter 7: The Politics of Missile Development

  • The role of Congress and defense funding

  • The military-industrial complex and the growth of the defense budget

  • Key political figures and their influence on missile programs

Chapter 8: The Strategic Impact of ICBMs on U.S. and Soviet Relations

  • The ICBM arms race

  • The balance of power and nuclear deterrence

  • The role of ICBMs in shaping U.S. Cold War strategy

Chapter 9: The Legacy of Archie to SAM

  • The long-term impact of early missile programs on modern missile defense

  • Lessons learned and their application to later missile systems

  • Reflections on U.S. missile strategy post-Cold War

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