BLUEPRINT FOR VICTORY: BRITAIN'S FIRST WORLD WAR BLITZKRIEG AIR FORCE
Written by Greg Baughen
Published by Fonthill Media Limited
in 2014
ISBN: 9781781553923
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR I
- AIR FORCE
- AVIATION
- HISTORY
BLUEPRINT FOR VICTORY: BRITAIN'S FIRST WORLD WAR BLITZKRIEG AIR FORCE
Written by Greg Baughen.
Stock no. 1829849
1st.
2014.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A picture of how air power developed in Britain before and during the First World War. Detailing the fierce battles as rival factions fought for control. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 255 pages including index. ISBN: 9781781553923. A lovely copy, looks unread!
Front cover
Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- 1 Cities in the Front Line
- 2 The Tactical Vision
- 3 Early Success and Stalemate
- 4 Fading Promise and Fokkers
- 5 Naval Help and Flying Dreadnoughts
- 6 Ascendancy and the Seeds of Disaster
- 7 RFC in Crisis
- 8 The Brave New World of Strategic Bombing
- 9 A Modern Tactical Air Force
- 10 The Government Opts for the Bomber
- 11 New Options on the Battlefield
- 12 Tactical Air Support Comes of Age
- 13 A Glimpse into the Future
- 14 Strategic Bombing in Retreat
- 15 Last Gasp for the Long Range Comber
- Conclusion
- Endnotes
- Sources and Bibliography
- Index