Brassey’s Air Combat Reader
Brassey’s Air Combat Reader by Philip Handleman, published by Potomac Books, Inc. in 2005, is a comprehensive exploration of air combat throughout the twentieth century. This New Edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a detailed examination of the evolution of air combat strategy and tactics from World War I through the Gulf War. The book features extracts from notable memoirs and accounts by legendary figures such as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Douglas Bader, alongside classic writings from military visionaries like Billy Mitchell and Giulio Douhet.
Readers will find a rich collection of narratives that highlight both personal experiences and theoretical insights into military aviation. The anthology includes hair-raising accounts from pilots and leaders, as well as a work of fiction by best-selling novelist Walter Boyne. Handleman concludes the volume with a chapter that provides an analysis of the future of air warfare, making this book a significant resource for those interested in the history of military conflicts and aviation.
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Showcasing the twentieth century’s best writing on the topic of air combat from World War I through the Gulf War, Brassey’s Air Combat Reader examines the evolution of air combat strategy and tactics. It includes extracts from memoirs by such legends as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, hair-raising third-person accounts by such great pilots as Douglas Bader and by such heroic leaders as Pete Mitscher, and one compelling work of fiction by best-selling novelist Walter Boyne. Classic writings on the art and science of air warfare by visionaries Billy Mitchell, Giulio Douhet, and others trace the evolution of military aviation. Philip Handleman concludes with an insightful chapter about the future of air warfare.
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