Bombers

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910158804503321
• Autore: Ayling Keith
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Francisco : , : Tannenberg Publishing, , 2015; ©2015
• ISBN: 9781786255716; 1786255715
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (228 pages)
• Soggetti: Bombers; World War, 1939-1945
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- Chapter One - A SHORT HISTORY OF BOMBERS -- Chapter Two - HEAVY BOMBER -- Chapter Three - THE FLYING FORTRESS -- Chapter Four - THE LIBERATOR -- Chapter Five - BRITISH HEAVIES - LANCASTER AND HALIFAX -- Chapter Six - STIRLING, WELLINGTON, AND WHITLEY -- Chapter Seven - AMERICAN MEDIUM BOMBERS -- Chapter Eight - BRITISH MEDIUM BOMBERS -- Chapter Nine - THE BOSTON -- Chapter Ten - THE MOSQUITO -- Chapter Eleven - DIVE BOMBERS -- Chapter Twelve - TORPEDO BOMBERS -- Chapter Thirteen - PATROL BOMBERS -- Chapter Fourteen - RUSSIAN BOMBERS -- Chapter Fifteen - AXIS BOMBERS -- Chapter Sixteen - THE FUTURE.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, originally published in 1944, offers a comprehensive history of bombers and their pivotal role in warfare, particularly during World War II. It examines various types of bombers, including heavy and medium bombers from the United States, Britain, and Axis powers, and discusses their strategic importance in achieving military objectives. The book highlights technological advancements in bomber accuracy and the development of new tactics, emphasizing the impact of American industrial capabilities on the evolution of bomber aircraft. It is intended for readers interested in military history and aviation technology.