The Development of RAF Strategic Bombing Doctrine, 1919-1939

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Strategic Bombing as an Idea: The Relationship of Theory and Strategy
The Role of Theory
Early Experience with "Strategic" Air Power
The Foundations of Independent Air Power
The Theory of the Strategic Offensive and the Battles in Whitehall
The Development of Doctrine in the RAF
Equipment Policy and Aircraft Development
Equipping the Bomber Aircraft
Formulating and Testing Strategic Doctrine
Doctrinal Considerations and Tactical Problems
The Planning Process and Operations
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Index

Über den Autor / die Autorin

SCOT ROBERTSON is an analyst in the Force Development Branch of the Department of National Defence in Ottawa. He has contributed a chapter on Hugh Trenchard to a recent collection on military heretics and a chapter on the legal and moral aspects of the strategic bombing campaign during the Second World War, and has written extensively on arms control and various aspects of contemporary strategic issues. He is presently preparing a monograph on the British Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Defence Requirements Committee.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Scot Robertson, Robertson Scot
• Verlag: Bloomsbury
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 7 bis 17 Jahre
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 24.01.1995
• EAN: 9780275949976
• ISBN: 978-0-275-94997-6
• Seiten: 224
• Gewicht: 510 g
• Serie: Praeger Studies in Diplomacy and Strategic Thought
• Themen: Sachbuch > Geschichte > Sonstiges; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), History: specific events & topics, military history, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, Defence strategy, planning & research, Air forces & warfare, History: specific events and topics, Air forces and warfare, Military and defence strategy, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space