No Quarter Given The Change In Strategic Bombing Application In The Pacific Theater During World War Ii
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No Quarter Given The Change In Strategic Bombing Application In The Pacific Theater During World War Ii
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Author : Major John M. Curatola
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2014-08-15
No Quarter Given The Change In Strategic Bombing Application In The Pacific Theater During World War Ii written by Major John M. Curatola and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-15 with History categories.
European airpower theorists of the 1920’s and 30’s envisioned the deliberate bombing of civilians in order to affect an enemy nation’s wartime production capabilities and national morale. However, American proponents of airpower were more exacting in their approach to the use of the airplane. The US Army Air Corps developed the idea of precision bombing as a means to destroy an enemy’s ability to prosecute war through the targeting of only an enemy’s means of production and state infrastructure while avoiding civilian casualties. World War II provided the US Army Air Force (USAAF) the opportunity to prove the effectiveness of this theory. However, as the war progressed, the USAAF targeted not just centers of production, but political targets as well as civilian populations. Thus, USAAF bombing came to resemble the type of application that was initially proffered by European theorists. Large-scale bombing of cities and populations became the mode of operation for the USAAF in the Pacific. Despite its policies and doctrine, the USAAF deliberately bombed civilian populations in conjunction with the Japanese means of production. Why did this targeting change take place? How did the USAAF eventually come to conduct indiscriminate area bombing of civilians despite the perception that it was contrary to our national mores?
Revolutionary Atmosphere
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Author : Robert S. Arrighi
language : en
Publisher: U. S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Release Date : 2010
Revolutionary Atmosphere written by Robert S. Arrighi and has been published by U. S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Aeronautics categories.
"A massive, but little-known, facility in Cleveland, Ohio, played a vital role in the U.S. development of jets, in the training of NASA's first astronauts, and in making NASA's first missions beyond Earth orbit possible. Revolutionary Atmosphere tells the story of this obscure giant. Starting life in 1944 as the Altitude Wind Tunnel, it was the first wind tunnel that could study aircraft engines under realistic flight conditions; and it was enormous-in its original configuration, it could even accommodate full-size aircraft. The tunnel could not only simulate the high speeds of jet aircraft, like other wind tunnels, but could simulate the pressures and temperatures of higher elevation flight."--Publisher description.
The Campaigns Of The Pacific War
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Author : United States Strategic Bombing Survey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
The Campaigns Of The Pacific War written by United States Strategic Bombing Survey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Burning Japan
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Author : Daniel T. Schwabe
language : en
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
Release Date : 2015-01-15
Burning Japan written by Daniel T. Schwabe and has been published by Potomac Books, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-15 with History categories.
The origins of destruction -- The makings of a mission -- Planning Japan's demise -- Hansell's 21st Bomber Command -- Losses per unit of target destruction -- Down the path of destruction -- Death throes -- Interpreting the campaign.
The United States Strategic Bombing Surveys Report On European War And Pacific War In World War Ii Conventional Bombing And The Atomic Bombings Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki
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Author : Department of Defense
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-09-17
The United States Strategic Bombing Surveys Report On European War And Pacific War In World War Ii Conventional Bombing And The Atomic Bombings Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki written by Department of Defense and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-17 with categories.
This volume contains the Summary Reports (Europe and the Pacific) of the strategic bombing surveys conducted as World War II was coming to a close. Although originally published over four decades ago, and now reprinted by the Air University, they contain valuable lessons for modern airmen and are well worth another look. The "Blue Ribbon" Strategic Bombing Survey Team was tasked to enter those areas struck by our strategic bombers as soon as possible after the bombing to assess the effectiveness of the bombing effort and its contribution to the Allied victory. The result of each survey was a detailed, multivolume report that examines every aspect of the bombing campaigns. The summary report states: The new relation of air power to strategy presents one of the distinguishing contrasts between this war and the last. Air power in the last war was in its infancy. The new role of three-dimensional warfare was even then foreseen by a few farsighted men, but planes were insufficient in quality and quantity to permit much more than occasional brilliant assistance to the ground forces. Air power in the European phase of this war reached a stage of full adolescence, a stage marked by rapid development in planes, armament, equipment, tactics and concepts of strategic employment, and by an extraordinary increase in the effort allocated to it by all the major contestants. England devoted 40 to 50 percent of her war production to her air forces, Germany 40 percent, and the United States 35 percent. Nevertheless, at the end of hostilities in Europe, weapons, tactics and strategy were still in a state of rapid development. Air power had not yet reached maturity and all conclusions drawn from experience in the European theatre must be considered subject to change. No one should assume that because certain things were effective or not effective, the same would be true under other circumstances and other conditions. In the European war, Allied air power was called upon to play many roles-partner with the Navy over the sea lanes; partner with the Army in ground battle; partner with both on the invasion beaches; reconnaissance photographer for all; mover of troops and critical supplies; and attacker of the enemy's vital strength far behind the battle line. In the attack by Allied air power, almost 2,700,000 tons of bombs were dropped, more than 1,440,000 bomber sorties and 2,680,000 fighter sorties were flown. The number of combat planes reached a peak of some 28,000 at the maximum 1,300,000 men were in combat commands. The number of men lost in air action was 79,265 Americans and 79,281 British. More than 18,000 American and 22,000 British planes were lost or damaged beyond repair. As a bonus, this reproduction includes the complete 2012 Army Leadership manual (FM 6-22), which describes the Army's view of leadership, outlines the levels of leadership (direct, organizational, and strategic), and describes the attributes and core leader competencies across all levels.
The Air Transport Command In The War Against Japan
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Author : United States Strategic Bombing Survey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
The Air Transport Command In The War Against Japan written by United States Strategic Bombing Survey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Airpower Employment Of The Fifth Air Force In The World War Ii Southwest Pacific Theater
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Author : Major James A. Barr
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2014-08-15
Airpower Employment Of The Fifth Air Force In The World War Ii Southwest Pacific Theater written by Major James A. Barr and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-15 with History categories.
This research project studies the employment of airpower by the Fifth Air Force, under Gen George C. Kenney, in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II. The research began with two basic assumptions. First, it assumed that the strategic bombardment theory developed by the Air Corps Tactical School in the 1930s was the definitive doctrine of the Air Corps upon entry into World War II. Second, it assumed that General Kenney and his staff were required to develop a new doctrine for airpower employment since the situation in the Southwest Pacific did not lend itself to strategic bombardment of the Japanese industrial web. The research process proved both of these assumptions invalid. Study of historical records, personal accounts, and subsequent historical writings in several areas revealed that there was no clear and consistent doctrine for the employment of airpower... General Kenney assumed command of the Fifth Air Force with a clear vision of how to employ air forces to defeat the enemy. His diverse background gave him a balanced view of the roles airpower should play, and he was not convinced by the strategic bombardment theory that claimed invincibility for the bomber. His World War I experiences and teachings at the Air Corps Tactical School provided a strong belief in the importance of air superiority and attack aviation. He was innovative in modifying tactics and equipment, and in developing new roles for airpower as the situation dictated... This study surveys the development of airpower doctrine beginning with World War followed by major developments during the interwar period in several arenas. It then looks at the varied aspects of Gen George C. Kenney’s career which prepared him to command the Fifth Air Force in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II. Finally, it considers General Kenney’s employment of airpower in light of the pre-war doctrine development.
United States Strategic Bombing Survey
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1947
United States Strategic Bombing Survey written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1947 with Air warfare categories.
The Marine Corps Gazette
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
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Armor
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Armor written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Armored vehicles, Military categories.