THE LAST MISSILE SITE: AN OPERATIONAL AND PHYSICAL HISTORY By Stephen A. Haller

Description: The Last Missile Site: An Operational and Physical History of Nike Site SF-88 Fort Barry, California - Stephen A. Haller & John A. Martini - Paperback 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: Historical and present-day photographs New 3-D graphics Full-color maps Extensive oral history interviews Full index About the Author Stephen A. Haller is the Park Historian and Branch Chief for Cultural Resources at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Formerly the Curator of Historic Documents for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, he has also been an interpreter at a number of historic San Francisco Bay Area sites, including Alcatraz, Fort Point, and the Maritime Museum. Haller's academic background is in nineteenth century American history; he specializes in the study of shipwrecks, military history, and historic landscapes in the Bay Area. John A. Martini is a professional researcher, historical consultant, and a former National Park Service Ranger who worked at such diverse locations as Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island, the National Maritime Museum, the U.S.S. Arizona National Memorial, the Presidio of San Francisco, and Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. He is an acknowledged expert on America's coastal defenses and consults with numerous state and federal agencies on the restoration of seacoast fortifications and artillery pieces. He lives in Fairfax, California. Product details Publisher : Hole in the Head Press (April 1, 2010) Language : English Paperback : 158 pages ISBN-10 : 0976149419 ISBN-13 : 978-0976149415 Item Weight : 1.27 pounds

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Type: Paperback

Publication Name: Hole in the Head Press

ISBN-10: 0976149419

Book Title: Last Missile Site : an Operational and Physical History of Nike Site SF-88, Fort Barry, California

Number of Pages: 158 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Hole in T.H.E. Head Press

Item Height: 0.4 in

Topic: United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Military Science, Aviation / General, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)

Publication Year: 2010

Illustrator: Ormbsy & Thickstun Interpretive Design, Yes

Genre: Transportation, Technology & Engineering, History

Item Weight: 20.4 Oz

Author: Stephen A. HALLER, John A. Martini

Item Length: 8.7 in

Item Width: 8.9 in

Format: Mass Market