The First Air War 1914-1918,9780684871202

The First Air War 1914-1918

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ISBN13: 9780684871202
ISBN10: 0684871203
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-07-30
Publisher(s): INGRAM
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Summary

"In this fascinating book, Lee Kennett tells of (World War I fliers and) their experiences on all fronts and skillfully places them in proper context" (Edward M. Coffman, author of The Old Army"). "A welcome and long overdue addition to the literature of military aviation."--Richard P. Hallion, Lindbergh Professor, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Author Biography

Lee B. Kennett is a professor emeritus of history at the University of Georgia.

Table of Contents

To the Reader ix
Acknowledgments xi
The Dawn of Air Power
1(22)
The Eyes of the Army
23(18)
The Emergence of the Bomber
41(22)
The Development of Aerial Combat
63(20)
Harnessing Air Power
83(10)
The Machines
93(20)
The Men: Selection and Training
113(20)
The Men: En Escadrille
133(18)
A New Breed of Heroes
151(24)
The War on Other Fronts
175(12)
Maritime Aviation
187(20)
The Final Battles
207(10)
An End and a Beginning
217(14)
Endnotes 231(20)
Essay on Sources 251(10)
Index 261

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