The Origins of Air War
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The Origins of Air War

Development of Military Air Strategy in World War I

Robert F. Grattan

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The Origins of Air War

Development of Military Air Strategy in World War I

Robert F. Grattan

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About This Book

Air power has come to be seen as a country's first line of defence; in the First World War views were vastly different. Aircraft were a novelty not always welcomed by the traditionalist military, and there were no tactics, doctrine or strategies available for the deployment of air power. Yet, within four years, proponents of the new force were making claims, often extravagant, of what aircraft could achieve. Here Robert Grattan traces the remarkable history of the emergence of air power as a force to reckon with, and its dramatic impact on military strategy. He discusses the details of aircrafts, their engines and manufacture - including the Fokker, Bristol Fighter, the Zeppelin and the DH2 - the weaponry and prominent figures, such as Albert Ball and Werner Voss. "The First Air War" is indispensable for military historians, aviation and military enthusiasts as well as those interested in strategy.

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Publisher
I.B. Tauris
Year
2009
ISBN
9780857715340

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Tables and Illustrations
  6. Abbreviations
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Preface
  9. 1. Introduction
  10. 2. Organization
  11. 3. Aircraft, Engines and Equipment
  12. 4. Weapons
  13. 5. The Men
  14. 6. Roles and Tactics
  15. 7. Air Strategy
  16. 8. Analysis and Conclusion
  17. Appendices
  18. Notes
  19. References
  20. Index
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APA 6 Citation

Grattan, R. (2009). The Origins of Air War (1st ed.). Bloomsbury Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/918807/the-origins-of-air-war-development-of-military-air-strategy-in-world-war-i-pdf (Original work published 2009)

Chicago Citation

Grattan, Robert. (2009) 2009. The Origins of Air War. 1st ed. Bloomsbury Publishing. https://www.perlego.com/book/918807/the-origins-of-air-war-development-of-military-air-strategy-in-world-war-i-pdf.

Harvard Citation

Grattan, R. (2009) The Origins of Air War. 1st edn. Bloomsbury Publishing. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/918807/the-origins-of-air-war-development-of-military-air-strategy-in-world-war-i-pdf (Accessed: 14 October 2022).

MLA 7 Citation

Grattan, Robert. The Origins of Air War. 1st ed. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2009. Web. 14 Oct. 2022.