The origins of air war : the development of military air strategy in World War I
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The origins of air war : the development of military air strategy in World War I
（International library of war studies, 13）
Tauris Academic Studies, 2009
- : hbk.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-280) and index
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Organisation
Chapter 3: Aircraft, Engines and Equipment
Chapter 4: Weapons
Chapter 5: The Men
Chapter 6: Roles and Tactics
Chapter 7: Air Strategy
Chapter8: Analysis and Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix 1: Time Line 1914-1918
Appendix 2: The Build-up of Squadrons in France, and Casualties 1914-1918
Appendix 3: Heads of Agreement as to the Constitution of the Inter-Allied Independent Air Force
Appendix 4: Fighting in the Air. Memorandum Issued by British G.H.Q., France, February 1918
Appendix 5: A Short Review of the Situation in the Air on the Western Front and a Consideration of the part to be played by the American Aviation. Memorandum of H.Q.R.F.C., France, December 1917
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