In the 1930s, as nations braced for war, the German military build up caught Britain and the United States off-guard, particularly in aviation technology. The unending quest for speed resulted in the need for radical alternatives to piston engines. In Germany, Dr. Hans von Ohain was the first to complete a flight-worthy turbojet engine for aircraft. It was installed in a Heinkel-designed aircraft, and the Germans began the jet age on August 27, 1939. The Germans led the jet race throughout the war and were the first to produce jet aircraft for combat operations. In England, the doggedly...
In the 1930s, as nations braced for war, the German military build up caught Britain and the United States off-guard, particularly in aviation tech...
"The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society" addresses the broad subject of the political economy of defense research and its wide-reaching effects on many aspects of American life. Ranging from the massive arms buildup of the Cold War to the influx of private contractors and corporations such as Halliburton, it reveals the interconnectedness of the military, industry, and government within the history of this public/private enterprise.
"The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society "offers over 100 alphabetically organized entries on a wide of range of significant...
"The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society" addresses the broad subject of the political economy of defense research and its wide-reachi...
