The Henschel Hs 293: Germany’s Late War Wunderwaffe

The dawn of World War II saw numerous technological advancements that shaped the course of the conflict, and among them was the Henschel Hs 293. German engineers designed this guided anti-ship missile as a weapon so advanced for its time that it seemed to come straight from the pages of science fiction. However, by the time the Hs 293 was ready, the tide of the war had turned.