A Century of Air Warfare

A Century of Air Warfare The Changing Face of Warfare 1912-2012 Author:Dave Sloggett Language:English Format:Hardcover Dimensions:6" x 9" Pages:240 Photos:30 images Publisher:Pen and Sword Aviation ISBN:9781781591925 Item No. 9781781591925 No other technical development since the introduction of gunpowder has had as great an influence on warfare as the aircraft. From its early beginnings as simply a means of aerial reconnaissance to its utter supremacy on the battlefield, the aircraft has evolved into the most versatile and precise killing machine known to man.In this wide-ranging and comprehensive study, David Sloggett, an internationally respected defense analyst, investigates the changing role and increasing significance of air power over the course of the previous 100 years. This is accomplished by detailing every major conflict during that period including not only the two world wars and the recent conflict