The United States military space program began at the end of World War II when a few people realized that space flight was now achievable and could be employed to military advantage. Science and technology in the form of advance radar; jet propulsion; ballistic rockets such as the V-2; and nuclear energy had dramatically altered the nature of war. Army Air Forces Commanding General Henry Arnold wrote in November 1845 that a space ship “is all but practicable today†and could be build “within the foreseeable future†The following month the Air Force Scientific Advisory Group concluded that long-range rockets were technically feasible and that satellites were a “definite possibility.â€
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. I purchased this book due to my great great grandfather being a member of this regimentBy LinninVAI purchased this book due to my great great grandfather being a member of this regiment. I wanted to learn more about what my grandfather experienced as a member of the 11th Michigan. The book did not disappoint. Mr. Faust obviously meticulously researched this book using the letters of members of the 11th Michigan to fill in many details as well as regimental records. The book contains many useful maps of the 11th Michigan's theater of operations as well as battle maps. In addition to the maps there are many photographs of the more prominent members of the regiment. I have a new appreciation for the sacrifices made by my ancestor and the other members of this regiment to preserve the union. Thank you to Mr. Faust for bringing the accomplishments of this volunteer regimental unit to light.
