x, 250 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
History
Place:
United States
Date:
2017
20th century
Notes:
NASM copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment.
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.