Deterrence Before Hiroshima: The Airpower Background of Modern Strategy

ISBN-13: 9780887380877 / Angielski / Twarda / 1986 / 217 str.

George H. Quester

Opis

In this study, first published in 1966, Quester analyzes pre-nuclear age theories of deterrence to equip us with perspective and data by which current theories can be evaluated. Quester presents a forceful argument in support of the relevance of history to discussions of military strategy.

Spis treści

I. Introduction, Ii. Development Of The Threat , 1899-1914, Iii. The German Initiative , 1914-1917, Iv. The Allied Response , 1917-1918, V. Attempts To Eliminate The Menace , 1918-1933, Vi. The Race To Rearm , 1933-1939, Vii. The Breakdown In Europe , 1939-1941, Viii. The Problem Spreads Overseas , 1937-194, Ix. Unlimited Air War In Europe, 1941-1945, X. Culmination In The Pacific , 1941-1945, Xi. Conclusions 172

O autorze

George H. Quester