Studies in War, Society, and the Military Series
392 pages
34 illustrations
“This is military, intellectual history at its best.”—Colonel Gian P. Gentile, Journal of American History
“A solid and impressive study that will enlighten those interested in the formation of bombing theory (Douhet through Warden) and especially its practice in World War II.”—Kenneth P. Werrell, Air Power History
“Beneficial Bombing views a somewhat familiar tale through a fresh interpretive lens, complementing other works examining air power's morality and effectiveness. . . . Based almost entirely on new research in a wide array of primary sources, it illuminates the intellectual and philosophical underpinnings of America's air power.”—Richard R. Muller, Journal of Military History
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Source Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Genesis in the Great War
2. Progressive Prophecy
3. From Prophecy to Plan
4. Breaching Fortress Europe, 1942-43
5. Bludgeoning with Bombs: Germany, 1944-45
6. Fire from the Sky: Japan, 1944-45
7. Progressive Legacies
Notes
Bibliography
Index