Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 282 pages) : illustrations |
Series |
Cass series--studies in air power, 1368-5597 ; 6 |
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Cass series--studies in air power ; 6. 1368-5597
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Contents |
1. Operational Research -- 2. Flawed Instruments: The Allied Air Support Systems, 1943-45 -- 3. The Fighter-Bomber Weapon, 1943-45 -- 4. The Flying Spearhead: Close Support for Allied Mobile and Airborne Operations -- 5. Allied Fighter-Bombers versus German Armoured Forces: Myths and Realities -- 6. Heavy and Medium Bombers in the Close Support Role -- 7. Fighter-Bombers and Artillery: A Comparison of Effectiveness -- 8. The Cost Effectiveness of Close Air Support: A Comparison with Armed Reconnaissance -- 9. Conclusion -- App.: Dive Bombing Attack where Flak Is Light (Diagram III, Chapter 3) -- App.: Dive Bombing Attack where Flak Is Intense (Diagram IV, Chapter 3) -- App.: Allied Fighter-Bomber Versus German Armoured Forces (Chapter 5) |
Summary |
Ian Gooderson presents a study of close air support in WW2, with the analysis focusing on the use of tactical air power by British and American forces during the campaigns in Italy and northwestern Europe between 1943 and 1945 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-274) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations.
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HISTORY -- Military -- World War II.
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Military operations, Aerial
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Alliierte
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Kampfflieger
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Taktik
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Luftkrieg
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Europa
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781136305887 |
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1136305882 |
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9780203044155 |
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0203044150 |
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9781136306020 |
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1136306021 |
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9781136305955 |
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1136305955 |
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