Rings of fire: how an unlikely team of scientists, ex-cons, women, and Native Americans helped win World War II
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"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"--
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Hughes, L. (2024). Rings of fire: how an unlikely team of scientists, ex-cons, women, and Native Americans helped win World War II. Stackpole Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Hughes, Larry, 1953-. 2024. Rings of Fire: How an Unlikely Team of Scientists, Ex-cons, Women, and Native Americans Helped Win World War II. Stackpole Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Hughes, Larry, 1953-, Rings of Fire: How an Unlikely Team of Scientists, Ex-cons, Women, and Native Americans Helped Win World War II. Stackpole Books, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Hughes, Larry. Rings of Fire: How an Unlikely Team of Scientists, Ex-cons, Women, and Native Americans Helped Win World War II. Stackpole Books, 2024.
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