Rings of Fire : How Polaroid and a Team of Miners, Engineers, and Misfits Helped Win World War II

Rings of Fire is the story of how Edwin Land, founder of Polaroid, and a unique cast of characters created the calcite-based optical ring sights that helped U.S. naval antiaircraft guns and army bazookas zero in on targets and claim victory in World War II. It is a story of American ingenuity, determination, and grit in the face of enemy attacks.

Author: Larry J. Hughes

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Publication Date: Jun 18, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 0811773892

ISBN-13: 9780811773898