Name: AIR POWER AT THE BATTLEFRONT: ALLIED CLOSE AIR SUPPORT IN EUROPE 1943-45
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AIR POWER AT THE BATTLEFRONT: ALLIED CLOSE AIR SUPPORT IN EUROPE 1943-45

by Ian Gooderson

Published by Frank Cass. 1st. 1998

Nearly fine condition. Cass Series: Studies in Air Power No. 6. A study of close air support within the historical context of the Second World War, with the analysis focusing upon the use of tactical air power by British and American forces during the campaigns in Italy and northwest Europe in 1943-45. Blue cardwraps. B/w photos. xviii and 282 pages including index.

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ISBN: 0714642118
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List of Illustrations
List of Tables and Diagrams
Editor's Foreword
Acknowledgements
Glossary
Introduction
1 Operational Research
2 Flawed Instruments: The Allied Air Support Systems, 1943-45
3 The Fighter-Bomber Weapon, 1943-45
4 The Flying Spearhead: Close Support for Allied Mobile and Airborne Operations
5 Allied Fighter-Bombers versus German Armoured Forces: Myths and Realities
6 Heavy and Medium Bombers in the Close Support Role
7 Fighter-Bombers and Artillery: A Comparison of Effectiveness
8 The Cost Effectiveness of Close Air Support: A Comparison with Armed Reconnaissance
Appendices:
Dive Bombing Attack where Flak is Light (Diagram III, Chapter 3)
Dive Bombing Attack where Flak is Intense (Diagram IV, Chapter 3)
Allied Fighter-Bomber Versus German Armoured Forces (Chapter 5)
Heavy and Medium Bombers in the Close Support Role (Chapter 6)
The Cost Effectiveness of Close Air Support (Chapter 8)
Note on Source Material
Bibliography
Index