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UNINA9910163325903321 |
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Griffith Major Thomas J |
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Titolo |
An Application Of The Principles Of War To The Schweinfurt Raids On 17 August 1943 And 14 October 1943 |
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Chicago : , : Lucknow Books, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (39 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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World War, 1939-1945 |
Bombing, Aerial |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- CHAPTER ONE - THE BATTLE -- CHAPTER TWO - THE PRINCIPLES OF WAR -- OBJECTIVE -- Americans -- Germans -- OFFENSIVE -- Americans -- Germans -- SURPRISE -- Americans -- Germans -- SECURITY -- Americans -- Germans -- MASS AND ECONOMY OF FORCE -- Americans -- Germans -- TIMING AND TEMPO -- Americans -- Germans -- LOGISTICS -- Americans -- Germans -- CHAPTER THREE - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- A. REFERENCES CITED -- Books -- Official Documents -- CONTINUED -- B. RELATED SOURCES. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book provides an analytical study of the application of war principles during the Schweinfurt Raids of World War II. Authored by Major Thomas J. Griffith, it examines the strategic air battles fought by the U.S. Eighth Air Force against German forces in 1943. The book explores the principles of war as outlined in the Basic Aerospace Doctrine of the United States Air Force, highlighting their relevance and application in historical contexts. The analysis focuses on the strategic bombardment approach used to target the German industrial base, with an emphasis on the differing tactics between American and British forces. Intended for military historians and professionals, the work aims to extract valuable lessons from historical air combat that remain |
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