100 years of air power and aviation
1st ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Higham, Robin D. S. - Contributor
Publication
2004 - Texas A&M University Press, College Station, Texas
Language
English
Word Count
108,750 words, Guess
Page Count
435 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL22562803M
- ISBN-101585442410
- OCLC Control Number51763993
- OCLC Control Number100yearsofairpow0000high
- Library of Congress Control Number2003003577
and 2 more
- Goodreads830024
- LibraryThing2509073
Classifications
- DDC359/.009
- LCCUG630 .H573 2004
Alternate Titles
- One hundred years of air power and aviation
Description
In this precise, interpretive and informative volume, Higham looks at everything from the roots of strategic bombing and tactical air power to the lessons learned and unlearned during the invasion of Ethiopia, the war in China and the Spanish Civil War. He also considers the problems posed by jet aircraft in Korea and the use of Patriot missiles in the Persian Gulf. He covers anti-guerrilla operations, doctrine, industrial activities and equipment, as well as the development of commercial airlines.
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Series Statement
- Centennial of flight series -- no. 5
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