The Origins of American Strategic Bombing Theory / Lt. Craig F. Morris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morris, Craig F., author.

Series:

History of military aviation.

History of Military Aviation Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Aeronautics, Military.

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

Bombing, Aerial.

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

Military doctrine.

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

Strategic bombers.

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

World War, 1914-1918.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Annapolis, MD : 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:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781682472538

1682472531