The Origins of American Strategic Bombing Theory
Seiten
2017
Naval Institute Press (Verlag)
978-1-68247-252-1 (ISBN)
Naval Institute Press (Verlag)
978-1-68247-252-1 (ISBN)
There is no one complete study of the idea behind America's vision of strategic bombing that answers: how it originated, why it changed over time, the factors that shaped change, and how technology molded military doctrine? This book provides just such a full spectrum intellectual history of the American concept of strategic bombing.
Craig F. Morris explores the beginnings of American strategic bombing theory, why it changed over time, the factors that shaped that change, and how technology molded military doctrine. This much-needed book provides a full spectrum discussion of the American strategic bombing concept in a way that advances aviation history.In the minds of forward thinking aerial theorists the new technology of the airplane removed the limitations of geography, defenses, and operational reach that had restricted ground and naval forces since the dawn of human conflict. With aviation, a nation could avoid costly traditional military campaigns and attack the industrial heart of an enemy using long-range bombers. Yet, the acceptance of strategic bombing doctrine proved a hard-fought process. This is not the story of any one person or event; instead, it is a twisting tale of individual efforts, organizational infighting, political priorities, and technological integration. By tracing the complex interrelationships of these four causal factors, this book provides a greater understanding of the origins and rise to dominance of American strategic bombing theory.
Craig F. Morris explores the beginnings of American strategic bombing theory, why it changed over time, the factors that shaped that change, and how technology molded military doctrine. This much-needed book provides a full spectrum discussion of the American strategic bombing concept in a way that advances aviation history.In the minds of forward thinking aerial theorists the new technology of the airplane removed the limitations of geography, defenses, and operational reach that had restricted ground and naval forces since the dawn of human conflict. With aviation, a nation could avoid costly traditional military campaigns and attack the industrial heart of an enemy using long-range bombers. Yet, the acceptance of strategic bombing doctrine proved a hard-fought process. This is not the story of any one person or event; instead, it is a twisting tale of individual efforts, organizational infighting, political priorities, and technological integration. By tracing the complex interrelationships of these four causal factors, this book provides a greater understanding of the origins and rise to dominance of American strategic bombing theory.
Lt. Col. Craig F. Morris is an Assistant Professor of History at the U.S. Air Force Academy where he teaches courses on World History, Aviation History, Military History, and the History of Technology. He is a 25-year veteran of the U. S. Air Force with assignments in intelligence and air campaign planning.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.11.2017 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | History of Military Aviation |
| Zusatzinfo | 12 black & white photographs |
| Verlagsort | Annopolis |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 162 x 233 mm |
| Gewicht | 523 g |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Militärfahrzeuge / -flugzeuge / -schiffe |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-68247-252-3 / 1682472523 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-68247-252-1 / 9781682472521 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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