Gray, Peter W.,

Air warfare : history, theory and practice / Peter Gray. - 195 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-188) and index.

Air warfare, war studies and military history in the twenty-first century -- Air warfare historiography and sources -- Air power thinking and theory -- Air warfare in practice -- Leadership and command of air warfare -- Legality, legitimacy and ethics of air warfare -- Air warfare strategy, operations and tactics -- Concluding comments.

"Air Warfare provides an introduction to the subject's theory, history and practice. As well as delivering an up to date look at the strategy, and historiography of air power, Peter Gray explores the theories behind air power and looks at the political, legal and moral dimensions of the application of air power. Topics covered include: Key military strategists and their legacy ; Air power's strategic effects ; Leadership, management and command ; Tactics, technology and operations. The book draws on primary sources including official narratives and published reports, examines key thinkers in the study of air power, and discusses topics such as concepts of warfare as an art or science, cultural perceptions of air power, and the experience of being an airman. With its broad scope and thorough coverage of a range of key topics, Air Warfare takes air power beyond the study of individual campaigns, or controversies, providing a multi-disciplinary approach to air power studies."--Amazon.com

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2015509781

GBB5C6092 bnb


Air warfare.
Air power.
Air warfare--History.
Air warfare--Moral and ethical aspects.
Air warfare--Historiography.
Luftkrigföring.
Luftkrigföring--historia.
Luftkrigföring--etik och moral.
Strategi.

UG630 / .G76 2016

358.4