Jet Wars In The Nuclear Age

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473878709

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Jet Wars in the Nuclear Age by Martin W. Bowman Pdf

This book explores the era of the 1970s right up to the present day, illustrating howfighter-bombers and tactics have developed and evolved during this time. It covers all the most significant military conflicts that have characterised this era, including the Eleven Day War of Christmas 1972 in Vietnam and the Falklands War of 1982, when Harrier pilots engaged in aerial battles with Skyhawks and when Vulcans, supported by Victor tankers, flew 'Black Buck' raids on Argentine positions. It also explores the era of the Gulf War, which witnessed the Victor and the B-52 fighting alongside Buccaneers, Tornadoes and F-111s.Then there is the ongoing war against terror, culminating in the opening stages of 'Inherent Resolve' which has seen Tornadoes, F/A-18 Hornets, Soviet-built Su-24M2 and Su-30CM jet fighters, Su-25 SM armoured subsonic close air support/attack aircraft, Su-34 multi-role fighter/bombers and the Tupolev Tu-160 'Blackjack' heavy strategic bombers employed in the war against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.The author's well-researched historical narrative sets a range of dramatic first-hand crew-member accounts solidly in context, creating a rounded and authentic sense of events as they played out during five dynamic decades of aviation history.

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781510708730

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Jet Combat in the Nuclear Age by Martin W. Bowman Pdf

Follow the fighters of the strategic nuclear strike force. In this book, the roles of jet fighters and fighter bombers in the Nuclear Age are explored. Bowman consolidates a range of firsthand accounts from the pilots themselves with a well-researched history of military aviation from the 1980s to today. Jet Combat in the Nuclear Age pays tribute to the men and women of the USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC) and their role in maintaining peace by deterring any perceived Soviet threat with a retaliatory nuclear attack. The 1980s also brought a new enemy in air operations in the Middle East when US Navy F-14 Tomcats and other jet aircraft mounted retaliatory operations against Libya. The book spotlights military craft in action across the globe: US Navy A-6E Intruders bombed Benghazi in 1986 in retaliation for the bombing of a West Berlin disco F-111Fs and RAF Jaguars decimated Saddam Hussein’s forces in the opening rounds of Desert Storm Carrier-based craft deployed in support of military operations Joint Endeavor, Desert Strike, and Sharp Guard Today the war against terror continues to rely on air power, with small teams of Special Forces troops directing attack aircraft against enemy positions. Jet Combat in the Nuclear Age outlines an era when victory comes from above. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Earl McGill
Publisher : Helion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 1909384941

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Jet Age Man by Earl McGill Pdf

Nominated as Best Military History Book 2013 in the prestigious journal Air Power History, published by the US Air Force Historical Foundation The events in Jet Age Man took place during the early Cold War, an era that will go down as a period when civilization teetered on the edge of the abyss. To some, nuclear deterrence appeared as utter madness, and was in fact commonly referred to as M.A.D. The concept of Mutually Assured Destruction provoked protests and marches, and the architect of M.A.D, General Curtis LeMay, became a symbol of madness himself. Raised during those turbulent times, most contemporary historians conclude that we were lucky to have survived. What they fail recognize is that for LeMay and the thousands of Cold War warriors who fought and won while serving in the Strategic Air Command, the proof of concept lies not in the "what if?" but in the reality, "what did." Historically, M.A.D. succeeded where appeasement, diplomacy and even hot wars failed. When The Wall came down, strength, not weakness, had prevailed. Most of this story takes place in the Cold War trenches of the Strategic Air Command. It is about those who served and the many who died, told by someone who, as a young man, literally held the fate of all mankind within reach of a switch. More particularly, this is a story of man's interaction with two bombers that changed the course of political history, and were perhaps the most influential aircraft in the annals of aircraft development. The author piloted and instructed in both the B-47 and the B-52, starting out as a copilot in the B-47, then aircraft commander and finally, instructor pilot in both aircraft. Jet Age Man chronicles his fifteen-year relationship with the B-47 and the aircraft the B-47 became, the B-52--a bomber still in service today.

Author : John Newhouse
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : 0679726454

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War and Peace in the Nuclear Age by John Newhouse Pdf

"This book covers a lot of ground -- from the stirrings of the 'new physics' early in the century to events of June 1988, notably the last meeting between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, and Mr. Gorbachev's special conference of the Soviet Communist party some days later. In between came crises, confrontations, negotiations and even a few arguments, I have tried to relate much of that and to describe the historic effect of nuclear weapons on relations between adversaries, as well as the singular effects of these weapons on relations between allies"--Page xi.

Author : M.J. Armitage,R. A. Mason
Publisher : Springer
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1983-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349041923

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Air Power in the Nuclear Age, 1945–82 by M.J. Armitage,R. A. Mason Pdf

Author : John Nichol
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781471180545

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Tornado by John Nichol Pdf

Former Tornado Navigator John Nichol tells the incredible story of the RAF Tornado force during the First Gulf War in 1991; the excitement and the danger, the fear and the losses. It is an extraordinary account of courage and fortitude. ‘We were doing about 620 miles-per-hour, 200 feet above the desert, in total darkness. Everything was running on rails as we approached the target. Then all hell broke loose. I remember the missile being fired at us; I broke left and shouted, “Chaff!” ‘All I could see was a flame, like a very large firework, coming towards me. Then there was a huge white flash. I remember an enormous wind and then I was knocked unconscious. My last thoughts were that I was going to die.’ In 1990, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion and occupation of neighbouring Kuwait, setting in motion a chain of events that had unimaginable political, military and personal repercussions, which still reverberate around the globe today. This is the story of the aircrew at the heart of Operation Desert Storm, almost none of whom had any prior experience of armed combat. It is the story of the Tornado’s missions, of those who did not return - and of the families who watched and waited as one of the most complex conflicts in recent history unfolded live on television. It is a story of untold fear and suffering, and astounding courage in the face of hitherto unimaginable adversity.

Author : Morton H. Halperin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Military policy
ISBN : OCLC:256779150

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Limited War in the Nuclear Age by Morton H. Halperin Pdf

Author : M.J. Armitage,R. A. Mason
Publisher : Springer
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1985-09-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781349179640

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Air Power in the Nuclear Age, 1945–84 by M.J. Armitage,R. A. Mason Pdf

Author : Gordon Brinkerhoff Turner,Richard D. Challener
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Deterrence (Strategy)
ISBN : UOM:39015004067792

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National Security in the Nuclear Age by Gordon Brinkerhoff Turner,Richard D. Challener Pdf

Author : Stephen Dustin
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595143160

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Atomic Fossils by Stephen Dustin Pdf

Atomic Fossils is a fast-paced thriller you won’t be able to put down! The U.S. government covertly excavates the wreckage of a mysterious ancient aircraft, uncovering a baffling assortment of artifacts. Half a world away, nuclear war rages in the Middle East, drawing the U.S. and Russia closer to global confrontation with each passing hour. One man discovers a secret in the wreckage—a secret so powerful it could avert the impending worldwide catastrophe. To reveal the secret, however, he must not only place his own life on the line, but also the lives of his family... and, there is no guarantee it will make any difference in the end.

Author : Roger A. Beaumont,Martin Edmonds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Armed Forces
ISBN : 0813112915

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War in the Next Decade by Roger A. Beaumont,Martin Edmonds Pdf

Author : Robert Gardiner,Norman Friedman
Publisher : Brassey's
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015032443288

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Navies in the Nuclear Age by Robert Gardiner,Norman Friedman Pdf

Author : David C. Isby
Publisher : Collins Reference
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1997-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0004708229

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Jane's Fighter Combat in the Jet Age by David C. Isby Pdf

Fighter Combat in the Jet Age covers the entire history of jet fighters in action, from the end of World War II to the present. Meticulously detailed, it features 300 photos, line drawings and graphs that reveal how jet fighters and their weapons have developed and improved, utterly changing the face of air combat. It also focuses on the key technological developments of the Cold War, such as the fighters built to intercept nuclear bombers and to dominate European skies in a Third World War. With combat examples from Southeast Asia, the Falklands and the Middle East, Fighter Combat in the Jet Age compares and contrasts the fighter aircraft of different nations and manufacturers. Also included are spreads with sidebars and boxes describing fighter tactics, major air battles, experimental weapons and famous pilots. It's enough to thrill aircraft enthusiasts of all ages.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2392 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440860768

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The Cold War [5 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

This sweeping reference work covers every aspect of the Cold War, from its ignition in the ashes of World War II, through the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis, to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The Cold War superpower face-off between the Soviet Union and the United States dominated international affairs in the second half of the 20th century and still reverberates around the world today. This comprehensive and insightful multivolume set provides authoritative entries on all aspects of this world-changing event, including wars, new military technologies, diplomatic initiatives, espionage activities, important individuals and organizations, economic developments, societal and cultural events, and more. This expansive coverage provides readers with the necessary context to understand the many facets of this complex conflict. The work begins with a preface and introduction and then offers illuminating introductory essays on the origins and course of the Cold War, which are followed by some 1,500 entries on key individuals, wars, battles, weapons systems, diplomacy, politics, economics, and art and culture. Each entry has cross-references and a list of books for further reading. The text includes more than 100 key primary source documents, a detailed chronology, a glossary, and a selective bibliography. Numerous illustrations and maps are inset throughout to provide additional context to the material.

Author : Marie Cronqvist,Rosanna Farbøl,Casper Sylvest
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9783030842819

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Cold War Civil Defence in Western Europe by Marie Cronqvist,Rosanna Farbøl,Casper Sylvest Pdf

This open access edited collection brings together established and new perspectives on Cold War civil defence in Western Europe within a common analytical framework that also facilitates comparative and transnational dimensions. The current interest in creating disaster-resilient societies demands new histories of civil defence. Historical contextualization is essential in order to understand what is at stake in preparing, devising, and implementing forms of preparedness, protection, and security that are specifically targeted at societies and citizens. Applying the concept of sociotechnical imaginaries to civil defence history, the chapters of this volume cover a range of new themes, from technology and materiality to media, memory, and everyday experience. The book underlines the social embeddedness of civil defence by detailing how it both prompted new forms of social interaction and reflected norms and visions of the ‘good society’ in an age where nuclear technology seemed to hold the key to both doom and salvation.