Air Power Myths and Facts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781478350781)

Airpower, especially strategic bombing, frequently generates controversy. Ever since the US Army bought it first "aeroplane" in 1909, debates have raged over the utility, effectiveness, efficiency, legality, and even the morality of air power. These debates continue despite (or perhaps because of) the hundreds of books that have been written on the subject and the scores of examples witnessed. Much of the debate regarding airpower and strategic bombing has been colored by accusations, misconceptions, inaccuracies, myths, and simple untruths. If airpower needs criticizing it must be based on accurate information. This manuscript highlights points and counterpoints that attempt to clear away some of the detritus that obscures the subject, thus allowing more informed debate on the real issues concerning air power and strategic bombing.

Author: Air University Press, Phillip S. Meilinger
ISBN-10: 1478350784
ISBN-13: 9781478350781
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2012
Pages: 150
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.32d