James m spaight (10 Ergebnisse)

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Second Edition. Fine cloth copy in very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 2 p. l., 7-160 p. front., plates, ports. 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Aeronautics, Military Great Britain. World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations. 1 Kg.…

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Zustand: New. KlappentextFrom the Next War Series edited by Liddell Hart. A discussion of the future of air power, including a summary of air power in the Great War, air power doctrine, Douhet, and lessons learned in Abyssinia, China, and Spain.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Beginnings of Organised Air Power' provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the emergence of aviation as a decisive and independent factor in modern warfare. Written by James Molony Spaight, a prominent authority on military history and air law, this study examines the institutional and strategic shifts that led to the creation of centralized air forces. The work focuses primarily on the British experience, meticulously tracing the development and amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service into the unified Royal Air Force.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Beginnings of Organised Air Power' provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the emergence of aviation as a decisive and independent factor in modern warfare. Written by James Molony Spaight, a prominent authority on military history and air law, this study examines the institutional and strategic shifts that led to the creation of centralized air forces. The work focuses primarily on the British experience, meticulously tracing the development and amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service into the unified Royal Air Force.Through a detailed examination of the First World War, Spaight explores the administrative challenges, technological advancements, and evolving doctrines that defined the early years of flight in combat. The book highlights the transition from aviation as a mere reconnaissance tool to a potent offensive arm capable of strategic influence. Spaight's insights into the organizational logic behind air power offer a foundational perspective on how air superiority became a cornerstone of 20th-century national defense. This work remains an essential resource for scholars of military history, aviation enthusiasts, and those interested in the strategic evolution of the British military during a period of unprecedented technological change.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Original cloth. Zustand: Very Good for its age. GENERAL MILITARY World War II RAF 160 p., [48] p. of plates ; 19 cm. Air power -- History Air warfare -- History Aeronautics, Military -- Great Britain -- History Air forces -- Commonwealth countries -- History World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations (Propaganda tone in the narrative) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

First Edition. Provenance: Bomber Harris' copy with his signature and marginal annotation. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 144p. front., plates ; 19cm. Subjects: World War, (1939-1945) -- Aerial operations. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Remarkable for its revelation that it was actually the RAF which commenced bombing of civilian targets in WWII, before Germany reluctantly began similar attacks in Britain. Author was Principal Assistant Secretary of the British Air Ministry. 159 pages. Index. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding tight. No dust jacket. A sound example of this important work. Enser p.27, Select Bibliography of Revisionist Books p.21.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; World War 1939-1945 Royal Air Force R.A.F. Bombing Germany British Air Ministry Civilian Targets. …