Air Power in the Maritime Environment: The World Wars

ISBN-13: 9780815366768 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017

David Gates; Ben Jones

Opis

Drawing on archival as well as secondary sources, the book examines key themes within the sphere of air power in the maritime environment. Providing an essentially chronological study that encompasses the period of the First World War up to the present day, it explores international thinking and practice. Emphasising the evolution of various concepts and capabilities, the book analyzes the strategies and experiences of several nations, most notably the Americans, Japanese and British.

Recenzje

"Ultimately, a very readable and thought-provoking volume that I can easily recommend, not only to those with an interest in maritime air power, but also to those who want to understand how aviation has shaped naval power more widely, setting in train much of the basis of the approach that has remained since."
Richard Gearing, Aerospace

Spis treści

Contents: Preface; The First World War; The interwar years and their legacy; Air power in maritime environments: some key episodes, 1939-1945; The defence of trade and the sea lanes; Bibliography; Index.