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Military Aircraft, Origins to 1918: An Illustrated History of Their Impact (Weapons and Warfare)

Military Aircraft, Origins to 1918: An Illustrated History of Their Impact (Weapons and Warfare) image
ISBN-10:

1851094881

ISBN-13:

9781851094882

Released: Apr 27, 2005
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Format: Hardcover, 336 pages
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Description:

An expert examination of the evolution of military aviation and its profound impact on warfare―from the employment of balloons during the French Revolutionary wars to the use of aircraft in World War I.

Military Aircraft, Origins to 1918: An Illustrated History of Their Impact is a detailed, authoritative exploration of the role and development of military aviation, from its beginnings to the conclusion of World War I. Military history scholar Justin Murphy carefully illustrates the impact of aircraft on military warfare, examines the different types of aircraft, and includes a wealth of photographs and descriptions.

Organized thematically, the work covers everything from the origins of military aviation and the impact of aircraft on World War I to the role of reconnaissance missions, auxiliary aircraft, fighters, and bombers. Each chapter highlights key individuals, advancements in aviation technology, industrial organization and aircraft production, and the influence of aircraft on military tactics and strategy. Murphy also demonstrates how aircraft contributed to the development of total war and blurred the lines that had traditionally separated combatants and noncombatants.


• Over 60 photographs of the most important aircraft of the era, organized by type and country

• Glossary of aircraft abbreviations used during this period, organized by country












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