Peter Gray
Air Warfare
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780936628
- author:
- Peter Gray
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 1.5 x 23.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Air Warfare History, Theory and Practice by Peter Gray provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of air power. This book explores the strategic effects of air power, leadership and management, tactics, technology, and operations, drawing on primary sources such as official narratives and published reports. The author examines key thinkers in the study of air power, discussing concepts of warfare as an art or science, cultural perceptions of air power, and the experience of being an airman. With a broad scope and thorough coverage of various topics, Air Warfare offers a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding air power beyond individual campaigns or controversies. By exploring the theory, history, and practice of air warfare, this book provides a nuanced understanding of its role in modern conflict and its impact on society.