Germany launched its first V-2 missile at France on this day in 1944; read unique features

Germany launched its first V-2 missile, also kwn as Vergeltungswaffen-2 (“Vengeance Weapon 2”), at Paris, France on this day, i.e. September 5, back in 1944. German ballistic missile of World War II is forerunner of modern rockets and long-range missiles. It was developed in Germany from 1936 through efforts of scientists led by Wernher von Braun. 

On October 3, 1942, V-2 missile was successfully launched from Peenemunde, which is an island off Germany’s Baltic coast. In its first successful test, it travelled 118 miles and proved to be extraordinarily dely in war. It was precursor to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) of postwar era. 

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It was two years after, on September 5, 1944, that Germany fired against Paris. On September 8, 1942, Germany again fired first of more than 1,100 V-2s against Great Britain. Belgium was also heavily bombarded. 

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Unique features of V-2 missile 

German scientists h been working on development of se long-range missiles since 1930s. Three trial launched failed before October’s test launch. V-2 was beloved to be unique in many ways. First, it was virtually impossible to intercept. Upon launching, V-2 missiles also rose six-miles vertically and n it proceeded on an arced course, cutting off its own fuel according to range desired. missile n tipped over and fell on its target-at a speed of almost 4,000 mph. 

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missile hit with such force that it burrowed itself into ground several feet before exploding. It also h potential of flying a distance of 200 miles. launchp were portable, which me m impossible to detect before firing. 

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Germany fired first two V-2 missiles at Paris. Two days later, two more were fired at England, which was n followed by more than 1,100 more during next six months. According to anecdotes, over 2,700 Brits died because of rocket attacks. Once war ended, both United States and Soviet Union capture samples of rockets for reproduction. y also captured scientist responsible for ir creation. 

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