The Development of RAF Strategic Bombing Doctrine, 1919-1939 (Hardcover)

The history of "strategic bombing" is inextricably intertwined with the history of the Royal Air Force. This book explores the question of doctrinal development in the RAF. It employs a neo-Clausewitzian analysis to reveal that the RAF based the preparation of its strategic bombing force on supposition and hypothesis. Rather than review the evidence of the First World War objectively to determine the fundamental principles of "strategic" bombing, the RAF adopted a subjective approach. The failure to develop a realistic theory of strategic bombing and to test it through a dialectical process resulted in a lack of attention to the equally necessary element of doctrine. Bomber Command was incapable of carrying out a strategic bombing campaign because it failed in peace to develop the necessary doctrine.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Praeger Studies in Diplomacy and Strategic Thought
Release date:	1995
First published:	1995
Authors:	Scot Robertson
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-94997-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Defence strategy, planning & research > General Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	0-275-94997-4
Barcode:	9780275949976

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