On Air Defense

This book is a study of all aspects of air defense from its beginnings during the French Revolution when artillery gunners tried to hit primitive balloons with their cannons to the use of Patriot missiles in the Gulf War to shoot down tactical ballistic missiles. Crabtree's history focuses on the development of tactics and technology from the Franco-Prussian War to the present. The strategic air defense of World War I and World War II are featured, as are the development of surface-to-air missiles by Germany in World War II and by the United States and the USSR in Vietnam and the Middle East.

List of contents

Early Air Defense
World War I Air Defense: The Central Powers
World War II Air Defense: The Allies
Developments During the Interwar Period
England: From the Battle of Britain to NATO
Germany: Air Defense in Festung Europa
Japan: Defeat Through Airpower
Soviet Union: Strela, Shilka, and Volga
United States: Nike, Hawk, and Patriot
Vietnam: People's Air Defense
Middle East: Conflict in Holy Skies
Persian Gulf: Aerospace Defense Artillery
The Future of Air Defense
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index

About the author

JAMES D. CRABTREE's experience in air defense began in 1982 when he enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery. He was trained in Hawk II, Patriot and Stinger Missile systems and was then sent back to the United States from West Germany with an active duty ROTC scholarship. Returned to active duty as a 2nd Lieutenant, Crabtree served as a Hawk III Tactical Control Officer during Desert Storm and led a survey team into southern Iraq. Before leaving the service, he was assigned to a General Staff position.

Summary

This book is a study of all aspects of air defense from its beginnings during the French Revolution when artillery gunners tried to hit primitive balloons with their cannons to the use of Patriot missiles in the Gulf War to shoot down tactical ballistic missiles.

Product details

• Authors: James Crabtree, James D. Crabtree, Crabtree James D.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.10.1994
• EAN: 9780275949396
• ISBN: 978-0-275-94939-6
• No. of pages: 256
• Weight: 397 g
• Series: Military Profession (Paperback; Military Profession (Paperback
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), History: specific events & topics, military history, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, Air forces & warfare, History: specific events and topics, Military tactics, Air forces and warfare, Military and defence strategy, Weapons & equipment, Weapons and equipment, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space