Creveld, Martin Van
Age of Airpower
- ISBN 13:
- 9781610391085
- author:
- Creveld, Martin Van
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PublicAffairs
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 14.2 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Age of Airpower by Martin Van Creveld is a comprehensive narrative history of airpower's rise and fall as a dominant force in military history. From its most notable exploits during World War I and II, to the present day where emerging technologies threaten its use, van Creveld examines the successes and failures of airpower. The author recounts the evolution of airpower from its early days to the current state of affairs, where computer-controlled weaponry like ballistic missiles and drones are changing the game. This thought-provoking analysis sheds light on how airpower's triumphs are becoming increasingly rare. Through a detailed exploration of airpower's history, van Creveld provides insight into its impact on modern warfare and the challenges it faces in an era of rapid technological advancements.
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