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Author:

Morris, Craig F., author.

Title:

The origins of American strategic bombing theory / Craig F. Morris.

Publisher:

Naval Institute Press,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

x, 250 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Bombing, Aerial--United States--History--20th century.
Strategic bombers--United States--History--20th century.
Military doctrine--United States--History--20th century.
World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations, American.
Aeronautics, Military--United States--History--20th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-236) and index.

Contents:

A late-night wake-up call in Mexico -- The war in Europe -- The birth of American strategic bombing theory -- The hard realities of war -- Solidifying doctrine through history -- Strategic bombing to the periphery -- Marrying technology and doctrine -- The triumph of the bomber advocates -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"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 book provides a discussion of the American strategic bombing concept in a way that advances aviation history. 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."--Provided by publisher.

Series:

The history of military aviation

ISBN:

1682472523
9781682472521

OCLC:

(OCoLC)988050313

LCCN:

2017025943

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)