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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morris, Craig F., author.

Series:

History of military aviation

The history of military aviation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bombing, Aerial--United States--History--20th century.

Bombing, Aerial.

Strategic bombers--United States--History--20th century.

Strategic bombers.

Military doctrine--United States--History--20th century.

Military doctrine.

World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations, American.

World War, 1914-1918.

Aeronautics, Military--United States--History--20th century.

Aeronautics, Military.

Military operations, Aerial--American.

History.

United States.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

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

Place of Publication:

Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2017]

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.

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.

Notes:

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

ISBN:

9781682472521

1682472523

OCLC:

988050313