Rhetoric and Reality in Air Warfare: The Evolution of British and American Ideas about Strategic Bombing, 1914-1945 (Princeton Studies in International History and Politics)

This groundbreaking book, "The Myth of Strategic Bombing," challenges long-held assumptions about the effectiveness of aerial bombardment in modern warfare.

Drawing on a comprehensive analysis of historical evidence and contemporary theories, author Tami Davis Biddle reveals the flawed interpretations and cognitive biases that underpinned strategic bombing in World War I and II.

By examining the social and political context of the time, Biddle sheds light on how air theorists and military leaders came to believe that bombing civilian targets was a viable coercive tool, despite the lack of evidence to support this claim. Through a comparative history of British and American strategic bombing from 1914 to 1945, Biddle offers critical insights into the validity and robustness of these ideas, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the complex factors that shape modern warfare.

With its unique blend of narrative and analysis, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in military history, strategic studies, or the ethics of warfare.

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