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Courage and Air Warfare: The Allied Aircrew Experience in the Second World War Hardcover - 1995 - 1st Edition
by Wells, Mark K. (Author)
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Details
- Title Courage and Air Warfare: The Allied Aircrew Experience in the Second World War
- Author Wells, Mark K. (Author)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition New
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Frank Cass & Co
- Date 1995
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- Bookseller's Inventory # __0714646180
- ISBN 9780714646183 / 0714646180
- Weight 1.23 lbs (0.56 kg)
- Dimensions 9.53 x 6.44 x 1.04 in (24.21 x 16.36 x 2.64 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Library of Congress subjects United States - History, Great Britain - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 95003290
- Dewey Decimal Code 940.544
From the rear cover
Despite the quantity of material written about the Combined Bomber Offensive during the Second World War, the full human dimension of air combat has not been thoroughly explored. This book investigates the unique nature of aerial warfare and the men who took part. It analyses aircrew selection, reaction to combat, adaptability to stress, morale, leadership and combat effectiveness. First-hand reflections of combat flyers, published materials, reports and official documents are used to compare the efforts of the US Eighth Air Force and RAF Bomber Command. There is an important reason for this comparative method. Although the Allied effort involved two separate air forces, two different philosophical concepts and two distinct approaches, both organizations were committed to a common goal. Comparing the two allows insights into the nature of air combat and its effects on aviators. Aircrew attitudes and motivation are examined, as are the physical and mental hardships which affected aircrew morale, cohesion and combat effectiveness.