Air power history : turning points from Kitty Hawk to Kosovo /

He 20th century saw air power transformed from novelists' fantasy into stark reality. From string and canvas to precision weaponry and stealth, air power has progressed to become not only the weapon of first political choice, but often the only conceivable option. This rapid development has giv...

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Other Authors: Cox, Sebastian, Gray, Peter, 1953 June 13-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Portland, OR : Frank Cass, 2002
Series:Cass series--studies in air power ; 13.
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Summary:He 20th century saw air power transformed from novelists' fantasy into stark reality. From string and canvas to precision weaponry and stealth, air power has progressed to become not only the weapon of first political choice, but often the only conceivable option. This rapid development has given rise to considerable debate and controversy with those holding entrenched views rarely slow to shout their case. Many myths have grown over the period, ranging from the once much vaunted ability of air power to win wars alone through to its impact as a coercive tool. This volume examines the th.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 362 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781135315986
1135315981
9781315040158
1315040158
9781135316129
1135316120
9781135316051
1135316058
ISSN:1368-5597 ;
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.