M65 Atomic Cannon

by David Doyle

Through historic photos, this volume traces the development, production and deployment of this iconic piece of military equipment from the drawing boards to the Cold War battlefields of Europe.

In 1949, the US Army wanted an artillery gun that could fire a nuclear warhead in the event that guided missiles and long-range bombers proved insufficient in delivering atomic weapons. The result was the M65, 280mm Atomic Cannon. On May 25, 1953, at...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526743604
• ISBN13: 9781526743602
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.6"