The Origins of Air War Development of Military Air Strategy in World War I

by Grattan, Robert F.

• ISBN13: 9781845118099
• ISBN10: 184511809X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-15
• Publisher: Atlas Books

Summary

Robert Grattan traces the remarkable history of the emergence of air power as a force to reckon with, and its dramatic impact on military strategy. He discusses the details of aircrafts, their engines and manufacture - including the Fokker, Bristol Fighter, the Zeppelin and the DH2 - the weaponry and prominent figures, such as Albert Ball and Werner Voss. 'The First Air War¿ is indispensable for military historians, aviation and military enthusiasts as well as those interested in strategy.

Author Biography

Robert F. Grattan served for thirty years in the Royal Air Force, reaching the rank of group captain. He flew as a navigator and also taught at the Royal Air Force Staff College. After ten years in the electronics industry, he became a visiting lecturer in the School of International and Strategic Management at the University of the West of England, Bristol, where he is currently a Visiting Research Fellow.

Table of Contents

Tables and Illustrations	p. vi
Abbreviations	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Organization	p. 21
Aircraft, Engines and Equipment	p. 61
Weapons	p. 87
The Men	p. 113
Roles and Tactics	p. 139
Air Strategy	p. 169
Analysis and Conclusion	p. 195
Appendices
Time Line 1914-18	p. 217
The Build-up of Squadrons in France and Casualties, 1914-18	p. 227
Heads of Agreement about the Constitution of the Inter-Allied Independent Air Force	p. 231
Fighting in the Air	p. 233
A Short Review of the Situation in the Air on the Western Front and a Consideration of the Part to be Played by the American Aviation	p. 263
Notes	p. 269
References	p. 277
Index	p. 281
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