| Aerial Warfare: The Battle for the Skies Contributor(s): Ledwidge, Frank (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198818130 ISBN-13: 9780198818137 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $17.98 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Earth Sciences - General - History | Military - Strategy |
| Dewey: 358.4 |
| LCCN: 2017953568 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.3" W x 8.2" (0.60 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Aerial warfare has dominated western war-making for over 100 years, and despite regular announcements of its demise, it shows no sign of becoming obsolete. Frank Ledwidge offers a sweeping look at the history of air warfare, introducing the major battles, crises, and controversies where air power has taken centre stage, and the changes in technology and air power capabilities over time. Highlighting the role played by air power in the First and Second World Wars, he also sheds light on the lesser-known theatres where the roles of air forces have been clearly decisive in conflicts, in Africa, South America, and Asia. Along the way, Ledwidge asks key questions about the roles air power can deliver, and whether it is conceptually different from other forms of combat. Considering whether bombing has ever been truly effective, he discusses whether wars can be won from the air, and concludes by analyzing whether there is a future for manned air power, or if it is inevitable that drones will dominate twenty-first century war in the air. |