Art Of Aerial Warfare

Author : Philip Handleman
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0760314683

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Combat in the Sky by Philip Handleman Pdf

Combat in the Sky vividly portrays the heart-stopping drama of aerial combat in over 85 full-color paintings and illustration paintings by the world's leading aviation artists from North America and the United Kingdom. Artwork from the world's famous artists include Keith Ferris, James Dietz, William Phillips, and Craig Kodera. This artful time capsule offers a glimpse at history-making planes such as the Enola Gay, through the fighters and bombers of the Korean and Vietnam wars, to the high-tech aerial weaponry of Desert Storm and the modern era. While these stunningly captivating works of art serve as the book's core, descriptive captions for each painting and an authoritative and informative text create a cohesive whole.

Author : David A. Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1396875290

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Art of Aerial Warfare by David A. Moore Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:74279967

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The Art of Aerial Warfare by Anonim Pdf

The subject of this treatise is war. More specifically, it concerns war conducted in the medium of the air, how it is waged, the effects it produces, and the relationship between this instrument of war and the political oversight it serves. To be clear, though, this treatise is not a checklist for applying airpower in war. It contains no step-by-step instructions for victory. It contains no war stories of daring aviators. It contains no fawning portraits of airpower leaders like Hugh Trenchard, Pete Quesada, or Mike Short. Instead, it mentions the efforts of particular groups of aviators (including the Condor Legion in Spain, the American Volunteer Group in China, and the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain) only to illustrate particular points. For example, it does not address the development of specific aircraft, nor does it contain diagrams or charts. Finally, it does not contain any declarative proclamations as to airpower's decisiveness in war. To explore an issue as broad as aerial warfare inevitably runs the risk of focusing too narrowly on the particulars of the subject (thereby failing to anchor the issue in the larger context of which it is a part) or focusing so expansively as to offer only superficial insight into the constituent elements that make up the whole. Cognizant of these hazards, I have tried to avoid these dangers to consider both the depth and breadth of the issue.

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : PKEY:6610000585519

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Air Combat Manoeuvring by Fouad Sabry Pdf

What is Air Combat Manoeuvring Air combat manoeuvring (ACM) is the tactic of moving, turning, and situating one's fighter aircraft in order to attain a position from which an attack can be made on another aircraft. Commonly associated with dogfighting, air combat manoeuvres rely on offensive and defensive basic fighter manoeuvring (BFM) to gain an advantage over an aerial opponent. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Air combat manoeuvring Chapter 2: Fighter aircraft Chapter 3: Fokker Scourge Chapter 4: Oswald Boelcke Chapter 5: Max Immelmann Chapter 6: Thach Weave Chapter 7: Aerial warfare Chapter 8: Dogfight Chapter 9: Dicta Boelcke Chapter 10: History of aerial warfare (II) Answering the public top questions about air combat manoeuvring. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Air Combat Manoeuvring.

Author : David A. Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Air power
ISBN : 1585661341

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The Art of Aerial Warfare by David A. Moore Pdf

Combining nearly 2,500 hours of flying in the A-10 and the F-117 with the theoretical foundation acquired at the Air War College, Marine Command and Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, and the USAF Weapons School, Col David A. Moore shares with readers both a practical and a relevant outlook of the application of airpower in war. Readers will notice that while the author makes his own experiences the bedrock of this study, he acknowledges the influence of such theorists as of Guilio Douhet, Carl von Clausewitz, Robert Paper, and John Warden. In this analysis of aerial warfare, Colonel Moore argues that while the "issues discussed in the pages, . . . apply with equal measures of relevance to any nation or military, . . . the perspective . . . has remained necessarily American." In addition, his approach places airpower in a political framework instead of viewing it in military terms as most airpower theorists have done.

Author : Colonel Usaf David a Moore,USAF, David A., David Moore, , USAF
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1479364746

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The Art of Aerial Warfare by Colonel Usaf David a Moore,USAF, David A., David Moore, , USAF Pdf

The author presents a stimulating paper about conducting aerial warfare, defined as the use of "the destructive instrument of airpower applied against an enemy in time of war." He challenges Airmen to acquire mental agility commensurate with the unprecedented flexibility of their instruments. The author fills a critical gap in aerial warfare literature. Most works focus on the technical or tactical aspects of the profession and medium, but stop short of discussions of the broader nature of war itself. Consideration of war in that larger sense is essential for those who seek to understand and especially apply air and space power in combat. The author beings with the Clausewitzian assumption, easily accepted in theory but difficult to maintain during combat, that was has the purpose of achieving political goals and that almost any reason for fighting a war has or soon acquires a political dimension. As he points out, the most difficult cases arise when the political objectives are difficult to reconcile with the reality of warfare: violence and casualties. His discussion of the many obstacles to achieving military and political aims raises many issues facing Airmen today and does not hesitate to take unequivocal positions. His clear and compelling examination of the changing context of warfare makes a strong case that the enemy's fielded forces are still the best targets of airpower. His consideration of the tension between the "seductiveness" of the incremental approach and legitimate need for political authorities to modulate the use of airpower is stimulating and forceful. His discussion of Douhet and the enduring fascination with "strategic attack" merits the consideration of those who plan modern aerial campaign.

Author : Rebecca Searle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350075450

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Art, Propaganda and Aerial Warfare in Britain during the Second World War by Rebecca Searle Pdf

The War Artists' Advisory Committee (WAAC) were responsible for the production of some of the most iconic images of the Second World War. Despite its rich historical value, this collection has been poorly utilised by historians and hasn't been subjected to the levels of analysis afforded to other forms of wartime culture. This innovative study addresses this gap by bringing official war art into dialogue with the social, economic and military histories of the Second World War. Rebecca Searle explores the tensions between the documentarist and propagandistic roles of the WAAC in their representation of aerial warfare in the battle for production, the Battle of Britain, the Blitz and the bombing of Germany. Her analyses demonstrate that whilst there was a strong correlation between war art and propaganda, the WAAC depicted many aspects of experience that were absent from wartime propaganda, such as class divisions within the services, gendered hierarchies within industries, civilian death and the true nature of the bombing of Germany. In addition, she shows that propagandistic constructions were not entirely separate from lived experience, but reflected experience and shaped the way that individuals made sense of the war. Accessibly written, highly illustrated and packed with valuable examples of the use of war art as historical source, this book will enhance our understanding of the social and cultural history of Britain during the Second World War.

Author : General Giulio Douhet
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782898528

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Command Of The Air by General Giulio Douhet Pdf

In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.

Author : Giulio Douhet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : OCLC:4600083

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The Command of the Air by Giulio Douhet Pdf

Author : Philip Handleman,Walter J. Boyne
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612340760

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Brassey's Air Combat Reader by Philip Handleman,Walter J. Boyne Pdf

Showcasing the twentieth century's best writing on the topic of air combat from World War I through the Gulf War, Brassey's Air Combat Reader examines the evolution of air combat strategy and tactics. It includes extracts from memoirs by such legends as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, hair-raising third-person accounts by such great pilots as Douglas Bader and by such heroic leaders as Pete Mitscher, and one compelling work of fiction by best-selling novelist Walter Boyne. Classic writings on the art and science of air warfare by visionaries Billy Mitchell, Giulio Douhet, and others trace the evolut.

Author : John Fairley
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526762214

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Fighting in the Sky by John Fairley Pdf

“The thoughtful text and assortment of paintings illustrate just over a century of military aviation, from those early biplanes . . . to modern drones.” —Military Model Scene Barely a decade passed from the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight to aircraft becoming lethal instruments of war. The Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service took off in the very early days of The Great War and captured the public’s imagination and admiration. Sydney and Richard Carline happened to be both pilots and artists as was Frenchman Henri Farre. Their works inspired celebrated painters like Sir John Lavery who took to the skies in an airship in the First World War. Feeding on the demand for works depicting this new dimension of warfighting, a new genre of art was born which has remained popular ever since. During the Second World War, the paintings of Paul Nash stood out as did Eric Ravilious who, ironically, died in an air crash. War artist Albert Richards dropped with British paratroopers on D-Day. Post-war, paintings by leading British and international artists graphically illustrate conflicts such as the Falklands, Bosnia and the Gulf War. John Fairley has brought together a dazzling collection of art works covering over 100 years of air warfare, enhanced by lively and informative text. The result is a book that is visually and historically satisfying. “This book is highly recommended based upon the outstanding prose, spectacular artwork, and coverage of the histories of the conflicts covered.” —IPMS/USA “Taken together, the paintings and descriptions present a compelling tableau of the first century of military operations in the third dimension.” —Aviation History Magazine

Author : Stephen Robinson
Publisher : Exisle Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781991001016

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The Blind Strategist by Stephen Robinson Pdf

Did Nazi war criminals deceive the United States military during the Cold War? A new book by a Canberra-based historian tells the story of how America’s most famous and influential military theorist was seduced by the lies of Hitler’s defeated generals. From the author of Panzer Commander Hermann Balck and False Flags comes The Blind Strategist: John Boyd and the American Art of War. Colonel John Boyd, a maverick fighter pilot, revolutionized the American art of war through his ideas on conflict and the human mind. Boyd claimed that victory is won by the side which transitions through 'decision cycles' faster than the enemy and his ideas gained influential converts in the Pentagon who were seeking a new way of waging war after defeat in Vietnam. Although Boyd’s theories became the basis of American military doctrine, he relied upon the fraudulent testimony of former Nazi generals who fabricated historical evidence to disassociate their reputations from their defeat and cover up their willing participation in war crimes. Boyd certainly changed the American art of war, but did he corrupt it in the process? The Blind Strategist separates fact from fantasy and exposes the myths of maneuver warfare through a detailed evidence-based investigation. Discover how maneuver warfare has resulted in catastrophic decisions in this must-read for anybody interested in American military history.

Author : Zhang Wei Ming (张伟明)
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9798884665569

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Mastering the Skies by Zhang Wei Ming (张伟明) Pdf

Historical Overview: Embark on a journey through the annals of aerial combat history, tracing the evolution of tactics and strategies that have defined the skies. From the dogfights of World War I to the modern era of stealth and autonomous warfare, discover the pivotal moments that shaped air combat into the dynamic discipline it is today. Objectives: Comprehensive Understanding: Delve into the fundamentals of aerial warfare, gaining a holistic understanding of the discipline. Skill Development: Master the art of maneuvering in three dimensions, from basic techniques to advanced tactical approaches. Physical Preparedness: Explore the impact of high-G forces and strategies for maintaining peak physical condition in demanding aerial environments. Psychological Insight: Uncover the psychological aspects of aerial combat, understanding the mind games that can tip the scales in your favor. Cutting-edge Training: Embrace the latest in simulation and training technologies to hone your skills in a risk-free environment. Real-world Applications: Analyze real-world case studies, drawing lessons from actual aerial encounters to enhance practical knowledge. Weaponry and Technology: Explore the diverse arsenal of weapons and technology employed in aerial combat scenarios. Team Coordination: Understand the crucial dynamics of teamwork in aerial operations, emphasizing coordination for effective mission execution. Stealth and Evasion: Learn the art of staying invisible in the skies through stealth and evasion techniques. Electronic Warfare: Navigate the landscape of electronic warfare in aerial battles, disrupting adversaries and gaining a strategic edge. Drones and Autonomy: Explore the future of aerial combat with insights into drones and autonomous systems. Adaptive Strategies: Stay ahead of evolving threats by adapting strategies to meet the challenges of the ever-changing aerial battlefield. Global Trends: Gain insights into the trends shaping the present and future of air combat on a global scale. Safety and Ethics: Delve into considerations of safety and ethical practices in aerial combat situations. Environmental Impact: Assess the environmental impact of aerial operations and explore sustainable practices. Humanitarian Applications: Explore the potential for aerial combat skills in humanitarian missions and disaster response. International Collaboration: Understand the importance of international collaboration in addressing global aerial security challenges. Legal Framework: Navigate the legal aspects and international regulations governing aerial warfare. Economic Implications: Analyze the economic implications of advancements in aerial combat technology and strategies. Aerial Dominance in the 21st Century: Synthesize the knowledge gained to achieve mastery and dominance in the ever-evolving landscape of aerial

Author : Sheryl Fiegel,Theodore Hamady
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612007809

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Champions of Flight by Sheryl Fiegel,Theodore Hamady Pdf

Champions of Flight celebrates the work of Clayton Joseph Knight (1891–1969) and William John Heaslip (1898–1970), the two preeminent American aviation artists of their time, as they chronicled the golden age of aviation—from Charles Lindbergh's epochal transatlantic flight through the most devastating war in world history (1927–1945). Knight and Heaslip were experienced military men and formally trained artists who, combining an authenticity of experience and an artistic mastery of illustration, produced powerful artwork that influenced a generation of Americans, creating air-minded adults and youngsters, many of whom flocked to US military service after Pearl Harbor. Aviation became deeply embedded into America’s culture during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Americans became fascinated by aviation celebrities, watched air spectacles, aviation movies and newsreels, and devoured books, aviation industry ads, magazine articles, and Sunday comics featuring pilot heroes. Artists Knight and Heaslip—both of whom were adept as draftsmen, painters and printmakers—fueled the imagination of these Americans through prolific illustrations and artwork that appeared in many diverse publications of the time. Over a period of almost twenty years, Clayton Knight and William Heaslip championed their love of flight through their art, and they did so with enthusiasm, integrity, and generosity. This book, featuring over 400 illustrations and photos, is a tribute to their legacy.

Author : Peter Gray
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780933108

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Air Warfare by Peter Gray Pdf

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.