03290nam 2200709 a 450 991082108890332120240131142936.00-8173-8304-2(CKB)2550000000081976(EBL)1047525(OCoLC)818115726(SSID)ssj0000600273(PQKBManifestationID)11385012(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000600273(PQKBWorkID)10601336(PQKB)10694878(MiAaPQ)EBC1047525(OCoLC)772459666(MdBmJHUP)muse9274(Au-PeEL)EBL1047525(CaPaEBR)ebr10527733(EXLCZ)99255000000008197620090624e20091925 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtcWinged defensethe development and possibilities of modern air power-- economic and militaryTuscaloosa, AlUniversity of Alabama Pressc20091 online resource (303 p.)Originally published: New York ; London : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1925.Includes index."New foreword by Robert S. Ehlers, Jr."--Cover.0-8173-5605-3 A note on Billy Mitchell and his book -- The aeronautical era -- Leadership in aeronautics goes to the United States -- The United States Air Force proves that aircraft dominate seacraft -- Civil and commercial aviation -- How should we organize our national air power? -- Make it a main force or still an appendage? -- The effect of air power on the modification and limitation of international armaments -- A glance at modern aeronautics -- The making of an Air Force personnel -- The obtaining of the aircraft and equipment for the flyers -- The defense against aircraft.This book is the basis for airpower doctrine in the US, and demonstrates how forward looking Gen Mitchell was even though the technology for conducting air operations was in its infancy when it was written. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with airpower history or aerospace doctrine. William Lendrum ""Billy"" Mitchell (December 28, 1879 - February 19, 1936) was an American Army general who is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force, and is one of the most famous and most controversial figures in the history of American airpower.Fire ant books.Aeronautics, MilitaryUnited StatesFBCAir powerUnited StatesFBCAir powerEconomic aspectsUnited StatesFBCMilitary doctrineUnited StatesLuftkrigsførelseFBCMilitær doktriner FBCLuftmagt FBCUnited StatesDefensesElectronic BooksAeronautics, MilitaryAir powerAir powerEconomic aspectsMilitary doctrineLuftkrigsførelse.Militær doktriner .Luftmagt .355.469zMitchell William343912MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910821088903321Winged defense4060809UNINA