Understanding Air Warfare

The debate over whether air power should be subordinated to the land and maritime components in its entirety, or whether it had a distinct, independent function which might be decisive in future conflict had begun even before the end of the First World War, and remains a germane issue today.  . Examining the linkages between the early theoretical perceptions of what air power could achieve in conjunction with other forces and independently, this book highlights many of the continuities of air power, both in terms of the theoretical debate and practical applications. It employs detailed historical case studies to illustrate and explore the ke

. He co-authored Understanding Modern Warfare (CUP, 2008). About the AuthorDavid Jordan is a Senior Lecturer with the Defence Studies Department, King’s College London, based at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham

He co-authored Understanding Modern Warfare (CUP, 2008). . David Jordan is a Senior Lecturer with the Defence Studies Department, King’s College London, based at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham