The First Air War, 1914-1918 - Hardcover

Kennett, Lee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0029173019 ISBN 13: 9780029173015

Publisher: Free Press / Macmillan, 1990

Synopsis

In this concise study, Kennett tells the complete story of World War I's air battles, from Eastern to Western front, from the skies of Europe and its seas to those of the Middle East and Africa.

About this title

About the Author:

Lee Kennett (1931-2011) was Professor of History at the University of Georgia. Among his many books are "For the Duration . . .: The United States Goes to War", "Pearl Harbor"-"1942", "A History of Strategic Bombing", and "Marching through Georgia" "The Story of Soldiers and Civilians during Sherman's Campaign."

From Library Journal:

The much-covered field of World War I in the air gains an extensively researched re-evaluation in this work by Kennett, research professor at the University of Georgia and author of seven books, including G.I.: The American Soldier in World War II (Warner, 1989). Choosing not to dwell on the desperate air-to-air combats of a few American, British, and German aces--exciting though they were, their importance was overemphasized by the media of the day and subsequent historians--he views the war in the air as a whole, reminding us that the primary purpose of air power in World War I was reconnaissance and intelligence. He provides fresh information and thoughts in many areas, including valuable chapters on the recruitment, training, and daily lives of the participants. Students of this period's air warfare should read Kennett's book first, then go on to more detailed works. Essential for all World War I collections.
- Stanley Itkin, Hillside P.L., New Hyde Park, N.Y.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Free Press / Macmillan
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0029173019
• ISBN 13: 9780029173015
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288