Airpower: Myths and Facts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781410218094)

Ever since the US Army bought its first "aeroplane" in 1909, debates have raged over the utility, effectiveness, efficiency, legality, and even the morality of airpower and strategic bombing. Unfortunately, much of this controversy has been colored by accusations, misconceptions, inaccuracies, myths, and simple untruths. If airpower needs criticizing - and certainly there are times when criticism is appropriate - it must be based on accurate information. In Airpower: Myths and Facts, Col Phillip S. Meilinger, USAF, retired, raises 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 airpower and strategic bombing and giving our political and military leaders a better basis on which to form decisions in future conflicts.

Author: Phillip S. Meilinger
ISBN-10: 1410218090
ISBN-13: 9781410218094
Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2004
Pages: 156
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.39d