Trenchard And Slessor
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Trenchard And Slessor
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Author : Gjert Dyndal Dyndal
language : en
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Release Date : 2007
Trenchard And Slessor written by Gjert Dyndal Dyndal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Air power categories.
"Inter-service rivalry over political influence, command relationships and economy, as well as the land-based versus sea-based air power controversy have been part of the entire history of maritime air power, and will probably be so for the future. This book reproduces eight formerly classified articles by Trenchard and Slessor which represent some provocative and extreme understandings of maritime air power. The authors argued strongly in favour of the supremacy of air power over sea power, meaning aircraft supremacy over traditional naval surface ships, land-based aviation's supremacy over naval carrier aviation, and the need for a coherent and independent air force organisation. The purpose of this book is to reproduce and make available these extreme perceptions on maritime air power to students and other readers interested in air and sea power."--P. [4] of cover.
Slessor Bomber Champion
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Author : Vincent Orange
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2006-12-15
Slessor Bomber Champion written by Vincent Orange and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The acclaimed author of Dowding of Fighter Command details the life of one of the great strategic minds of the Royal Air Force. Born in India into a family of soldiers and diplomats, John Slessor made the first aerial attack on a Zeppelin. He went on to serve in the Middle East over the Western Front in World War I, and postwar on the North-West Frontier in India. In the inter-war years, under the influence of Sir Hugh Trenchard, he became a devout proponent of strategic bombing and a strong advocate of the importance of air support for ground forces. Through his writing and teaching he gained a reputation as a deep thinker, and as Director of Plans in the Air Ministry from 1937, was closely concerned with rearmament. As World War II began, he became a major cog in the policy machine. Serving variously as Head of 5 Group Bomber Command (1941), with Portal throughout 1942 and at Casablanca in 1943, his high point came as Head of Coastal Command in 1943 with the defeat of the U-Boats, and then in August 1944 with the tragedy of the Warsaw uprising. Post-WWII, he continued to influence thinking as an ardent opponent of the Soviet Union. His Global Strategy Paper in 1952 was arguably the basis of all strategic thinking until the end of the Cold War. Vincent Orange was given full access to Slessor’s diaries, letters, papers, and all relevant official documentation. As he shows us in this biography, although Slessor had numerous shortcomings, he was able to overcome these difficulties and rise to the top of his service.
Airwar
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Author : Phillip S. Meilinger
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2003
Airwar written by Phillip S. Meilinger and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Air warfare categories.
These essays cover a wide range of subjects and tell the story of air power's evolution over the past century.
Trenchard Father Of The Royal Air Force The Biography
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Author : Russell Miller
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-04-14
Trenchard Father Of The Royal Air Force The Biography written by Russell Miller and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'A magnetic and colourful portrait' Daily Telegraph Hugh 'Boom' Trenchard was embarrassed by being described as 'The Father of the Royal Air Force' - he thought others were more deserving. But the reality was that no man did more to establish the world's first independent air force and ensure its survival in the teeth of fierce opposition from both the Admiralty and the War Office. Born in Taunton in 1873, Trenchard struggled at school, not helped by the shame of his solicitor father's bankruptcy when he was sixteen. He failed entrance examinations to both the Royal Navy and the Army several times, eventually obtaining a commission through the 'back door' of the militia. After service in India, South Africa - where he was seriously wounded - and Nigeria, he found his destiny when he joined the fledgling Royal Flying Corps in 1912, where he was soon known as 'Boom' thanks to his stentorian voice. Quick to recognise the huge potential aircraft offered in future conflicts, he rose rapidly to command the RFC in France during the First World War despite handicaps that would have blighted conventional military careers: he was obstinate, tactless, inarticulate and chronically unable to remember names - yet he was able to inspire unflagging loyalty among all ranks. Despite his conspicuous distrust of politicians, he served as a successful Chief of the Air Staff for a decade after the war and then, at the personal request of the King, took over as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, which he reorganised and reformed. He never wavered in his belief that mastery of the air could only be achieved by relentless offensive action, or in his determined advocacy of strategic bombing. His most enduring legacy was the creation of the finest air force in the world, engendered with the spirit that won the Battle of Britain.
The Science Of Bombing
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Author : Randall Thomas Wakelam
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2009-01-01
The Science Of Bombing written by Randall Thomas Wakelam and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with History categories.
After suffering devastating losses in the early stages of the Second World War, the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force established an Operational Research Section within bomber command in order to drastically improve the efficiency of bombing missions targeting Germany. In The Science of Bombing, Randall Wakelam explores the work of civilian scientists who found critical solutions to the navigational and target-finding problems and crippling losses that initially afflicted the RAF. Drawing on previously unexamined files that re-assess the efficacy of strategic bombing from tactical and technical perspectives, Wakelam reveals the important role scientific research and advice played in operational planning and how there existed a remarkable intellectual flexibility at Bomber Command. A fascinating glimpse into military strategy and decision-making, The Science of Bombing will find a wide audience among those interested in air power history as well as military strategists, air force personnel, and aviation historians.
Rearming The Raf For The Second World War
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Author : Adrian Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2022-07-28
Rearming The Raf For The Second World War written by Adrian Phillips and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-28 with History categories.
When the RAF rearmed to meet the growing threat from Nazi Germany's remorseless expansion in the late 1930s, it faced immense challenges. It had to manage a huge increase in size as well as mastering rapid advances in aviation technology. To protect Britain from attack, the RAF's commanders had to choose the right strategy and the right balance in its forces. The choices had to be made in peacetime with no guidance from combat experience. These visions then had to be translated into practical reality. A shifting cast of government ministers, civil servants and industrialists with their own financial, political and military agendas brought further dynamics into play. The RAF's readiness for war was crucial to Britain's ability to respond to Nazi aggression before war broke out and when it did, the RAF's rearmament was put to the acid test of battle. Adrian Phillips uses the penetrating grasp of how top level decisions are made that he honed in his inside accounts of the abdication crisis and appeasement, to dissect the process which shaped the RAF of 1940. He looks beyond the familiar legends of the Battle of Britain and explores in depth the successes and failures of a vital element in British preparations for war.
The Culture Of Military Organizations
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Author : Peter R. Mansoor
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2019-10-17
The Culture Of Military Organizations written by Peter R. Mansoor and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-17 with History categories.
Examines how military culture forms and changes, as well as its impact on the effectiveness of military organizations.
Aerospace Power In The Twenty First Century A Basic Primer
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Author : Clayton K. S. Chun
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2001
Aerospace Power In The Twenty First Century A Basic Primer written by Clayton K. S. Chun and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Air power categories.
Dr. Chun's Aerospace Power in the Twenty-First Century: A Basic Primer is a great start towards understanding the importance of aerospace power and its ability to conduct modern warfare. Aerospace power is continually changing because of new technology, threats, and air and space theories. However, many basic principles about aerospace power have stood the test of time and warfare. This book provides the reader with many of these time-tested ideas for consideration and reflection. Although Aerospace Power in the Twenty-First Century was written for future officers, individuals desiring a broad overview of aerospace power are invited to read, share, and discuss many of the ideas and thoughts presented here. Officers from other services will find that this introduction to air and space forces will give them a good grasp of aerospace power. More experienced aerospace leaders can use this book to revisit many of the issues that have affected air and space forces in the past and that might affect them in the future. Air Force officers will discover that Aerospace Power in the Twenty-First Century is a very timely and reflective resource for their professional libraries.
The Royal Air Force The Trenchard Years 1918 1929
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Author : Ian M. Philpott
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2005-07-19
The Royal Air Force The Trenchard Years 1918 1929 written by Ian M. Philpott and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-19 with History categories.
The inter-war years between 1918 and 1939 saw the newly created Royal Air Force fighting for its very existence politically, being dispatched to the remotest corners of the British Empire and its Protectorates in various policing roles and then finally engaged in a headlong rush to modernize in the face of the new German Fascist regime that was threatening British and European freedom. Yet this important period in RAF history and its effect on political and military rationale during the period has never been completely documented. This exhaustive and comprehensive reference is the most detailed work to be published on the subject. The author gives full information on the changing structure of the Force during the period, squadron operations, political machinations and their effects, the airplanes and their equipment, the personnel, technical advances in navigation and breakthroughs achieved in engine performance. The book is cross-referenced throughout, extremely well illustrated and contains an abundance of location maps and other diagrams. This book will become a Bible for anyone interested in the history of the RAF.This work has been reviewed by personnel at the RAF Historical Branch who praise it.
The Paths Of Heaven The Evolution Of Airpower Theory The School Of Advanced Airpower Studies
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Author : Philip S. Meilinger
language : en
Publisher: Lancer Publishers
Release Date : 2000
The Paths Of Heaven The Evolution Of Airpower Theory The School Of Advanced Airpower Studies written by Philip S. Meilinger and has been published by Lancer Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Air power categories.