The only comprehensive Cold War missile book on the market today. Once upon a time, America's major cities were protected from air attack by rings of supersonic steel. these supersonic sentinels are gone now, but you can rediscover this fascinating Cold War-era technology in the third edition of Rings of Supersonic Steel. Lear how the NIKE and other missiles systems worked. Locate former nuclear missile sites in your neighborhood. Rings of Supersonic Steel is an introductory history of the U.S&gt; continental air defenses missile network and a compete survery of all NIKE, BOMARC, the Safeguard sites in the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Canada. This expanded edition includes updated text based upon information from new sources and from fellow enthusiasts.

Rings of Supersonic Steel: An Introduction and Site Guide: Air Defenses of the United States Army 1950-1979

History

Morgan, Mark

Mark A. Berhow

Military

Hole in the Head Press

Go inside a Nike missile site! View the inner workings and relive the day-to-day operations. Told through the eyes of the men and women who stood ready at Site SF-88, THE LAST MISSILE SITE paints a vivid picture of the around-the-clock military mission that protected our nation from aerial attack during the tensest years of the Cold War.
THE LAST MISSILE SITE is the first book to fully describe SF-88—the only restored Nike missile site—and is ideal for historic preservationists, ColdWar buffs, military historians, vets, park managers, park visitors, and volunteer groups.
Inside you'll find:
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<li>Historical and present-day photographs</li>
<li>New 3-D graphics</li>
<li>Full-color maps</li>
<li>Extensive oral history interviews</li>
<li>Full index</li>
</ul>

The Last Missile Site: An Operational and Physical History of Nike Site SF-88 Fort Barry, California

Martini, John A.

Haller, Stephen A.

Americas

Tucked into a sheltered valley in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Baker is an outstanding example of saving your nation's heritage by bringing new life to an historic area. Once part of the coastal defense system that - from the Civil War to the Cold War - protected San Francisco Bay and its valuable port from attack, today, the fort is an inspiring showcase of a remarkable post-to-part conversion. After more than a century as a US Army installation, Fort Baker is now protected by the National Park Service, and its historic buildings, fortifications and spectacular views are available for public enjoyment. Inside you'll find: In-depth history of the evolution of Fort Baker Historical and contemporary maps and photographs Artis's rendering of the never-built fort at Lime Point Self-guided tours of the fort's parade ground and waterfront Building histories for today's Cavallo Point: The Lodge at the Golden Gate Appendices with detailed information on army units, commanding officers and fortifications.

Fort Baker Through the Years: The Post, the Park, the Lodge

Baron, Kristin L.

The Department of Defense’s official history of the United States Cold War missile program—completely reformatted with all-new color illustrations and photographs not used in the original edition.
The DoD commissioned this study as part of its Cold War Project in 1996. With permission from the DoD’s Legacy Program, Hole in the Head Press brings To Defend and Deter back into print. This informative guide offers a thorough look at Cold War missile development, from the earliest beginnings of rocketry in the 13th century to the arms control agreements that began in the 1970s.
Both a narrative history and reference guide, To Defend and Deter traces the evolution of the Cold War and establishes the United States missile program’s scope and its massive impact on the American landscape, citizens, and structure of the U.S. military establishment.
Inside you'll find:
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<li>Over 400 pages of photographs, illustrations, charts, maps and diagrams</li>
<li>In-depth look at Cold War air defense, including Nike, Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, Jupiter, Thor and Snark missiles</li>
<li>Technical profiles of weapon systems</li>
<li>State-by-state listings of missile facilities and launch sites</li>
<li>An extensive bibliography and full index</li>
</ul>

To Defend and Deter: The Legacy of the United States Cold War Missile Program

Winkler, David F.

Lonnquest, John C.

Like a majestic ocean liner or a grand hotel, the Victorian-era Sutro Baths dazzled visitors with its over-the-top opulence and its many attractions: seven swimming pools filled with filtered and heated seawater, a museum, restaurants, tropical plants, promenades, and seating for thousands of spectators, all covered by more than 100,000 square feet of glass.
The creation of Comstock millionaire Adolph Sutro, the Baths opened in 1894 and ended in fire in 1966. Once the debris was cleared, little remained of Sutro’s ambitious structure, which he intended to outshine the baths of Rome. Today, visitors explore its concrete ruins and mysterious tunnels, which are protected by the National Park Service as part of the larger Lands End site.
Sutro’s Glass Palace, the fascinating story of a vanished but enduring piece of San Francisco history, comprehensively answers the question, “What was this place?”.
Inside you'll find:
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<li>An in-depth account of the rise and fall of Sutro Baths</li>
<li>Detailed architectural renderings and diagrams</li>
<li>Historical and contemporary photographs</li>
<li>News stories of the day revealing the Baths’ darker side</li>
<li>A field guide to the ruins</li>
</ul>

Sutro's Glass Palace: The Story of Sutro Baths

<div>Artillery at the Golden Gate tells the story of the "concrete soldiers," the US Army coast artillerymen who manned the huge seacoast rifles and underwater minefields guarding the San Francisco harbor during World War II. Artillery at the Golden Gate recreates the atmosphere of wartime San Francisco and recounts in vivid detail the life of the Army coast artillerymen stationed in a world of full-alerts and combat discipline within sight of San Francisco. Based on interviews with veterans and supported by official records, press accounts, and over 170 historical photographs, this book paints a rich mosaic of memorable Army personalities and their intriguing experience in the wartime port city.</div>

Artillery at the Golden Gate: Harbor Defenses of San Francisco in World War II

Chin, Brian B.

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