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Written by more than 100 international scholars and experts, this encyclopedia chronicles the individuals, equipment, and drama of nearly a century of aerial combat. Air Warfare: An International Encyclopedia is the first encyclopedia to document the entire history of aerial combat, from the primitive biplanes of World War I to the sophisticated stealth fighters of the 21st century. The more than 900 entries, lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps, cover it all-the first, the fastest, the highest, the latest. More than 100 top international scholars and experts-many with personal combat experience-offer thoroughly researched, clearly written articles on the famous aces, designers, battles, air campaigns, weapons, and flying machines of air warfare's first 90 years. Accessible to student, enthusiast, and scholar alike, Air Warfare provides the reader with argument-settling expertise, lively and entertaining entries, and answers to thousands of questions: Who first used air power against civilians? How did a handful of Royal Air Force aces defeat the mighty Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain? Has bombing alone ever won a war? Where does the future of aerial warfare lie? - More than 900 A-Z entries zero in on the first, the best, the worst, the fastest, the highest, the latest - Contributions from some 100 top international experts--many with combat experience - Lavish set of illustrations with numerous photos including the Mitsubishi G4M equipped with the Okha suicide missile, the Red Baron, and the first all-female aircrew of the U.S. Air Force - Maps ranging from the Western front as stabilized in 1915 to the Persian Gulf War in 1991

Written by more than 100 international scholars and experts, this encyclopedia chronicles the individuals, equipment, and drama of nearly a century of aerial combat. Annotation. This two-volume reference presents information contributed by scholars, technical experts, and veterans of combat relating to the conduct of air warfare over the past century. Suitable for high school and above, the approximately 990 entries (most of which are cross- referenced and range from 100 to 7,500 words), discuss significant individuals, events, weapons, industries, strategies, airpower philosophy, and tactics. Contains b & w photographs, diagrams and maps, and a list of acronyms, specialized terminology and abbreviations. Edited by Walter J. Goyne, former career air force officer and director of the National Air & Space Museum.

Written by more than 100 international scholars and experts, this two-volume encyclopedia chronicles the individuals, equipment, and drama of nearly a century of aerial combat. A lone World War I ace-scarved and goggled-cranks up his Sopwith Camel on a foggy airfield in France. A jump-suited stealth bomber crew guides its radar-evading craft 10,000 miles to deliver laser-guided bombs against Afghanistan. In the 90 year history of air warfare, only one constant remains: pilots and their planes pushing the envelope of courage and technology. Air Warfare: An International Encyclopedia is the first encyclopedia to document the entire history of aerial combat, from the primitive biplanes of World War I to the sophisticated stealth fighters of the 21st century. The more than 900 entries, lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps, cover it all-the first, the fastest, the highest, the latest. More than 100 top international scholars and experts-many with personal combat experience-offer thoroughly researched, clearly written articles on the famous aces, designers, battles, air campaigns, weapons, and flying machines of air warfare's first 90 years. Accessible to student, enthusiast, and scholar alike, Air Warfare provides the reader with argument-settling expertise, lively and entertaining entries, and answers to thousands of questions. This volume will prove to be a useful addition to the reference collections of large public libraries, university libraries and history collections.

The complete history of air combat since the birth of aviation, covering all major conflicts around the world in which air power played a significant role. Fully illustrated in color with hundreds of photos and artwork illustrations.