Striking the Hornet's Nest: Naval Aviation and the Origins of Strategic Bombing in World War I

Synopsis

Blazing The Path: The Royal Naval Air Service And The Beginnings Of Strategic Bombing -- Crushing The Hornets' Nest -- Naval Aviation Enters The Arena: April-december 1917 -- The Dunkirk Dilemma -- Bombardment Aviation: America To The Rescue -- The General Board Speaks: January-march 1918 -- Paris Charts A Different Course: January-april 1918 -- The Great Debate: March-may 1918 -- Night Bombers Needed -- Putting The Plan Into Motion: May-july 1918 -- Training Of Personnel -- Capronis Coveted: Army Versus Navy In Italy -- Airbases And Support Facilities -- Send In The Marines -- Learning From The British: July-november 1918 -- Operations Against The Enemy: The Campaign Begins -- Operations Against The Enemy: Day Bombing -- Bombing, Bombing, And More Bombing -- Lessons And Legacies. Geoffrey L. Rossano, Thomas Wildenberg. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.