The Development of Royal Air Force Strategic Bombing Doctrine between the Wars. A Revolution in Military Affairs?

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Abstract:

This article focuses on the means by which the RAF sought to advance its revolutionary ideas regarding strategic bombing. It endeavors to consider the complex inter relationship of forces and factors that led the RAF to pursue its particular approach to strategic airpower. Prior to delving into this, however, one must set out a framework for this analysis. Without one, the overwhelming number of factors to consider would make the task very nearly impossible.

Author(s):
Robertson, Scot
Author Organization(s):
AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL AIRPOWER JOURNAL
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Airpower Journal, p37-52, Spring 1998.
Pagination:
0017

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AU
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.2_Supply
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*STRATEGIC BOMBING, *MILITARY DOCTRINE, MILITARY STRATEGY, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), UNITED KINGDOM, MILITARY PLANNING, MILITARY TACTICS, AIR POWER, MILITARY HISTORY, REPRINTS, MILITARY EXERCISES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
RAF(ROYAL AIR FORCE), RMA(REVOLUTION IN MILITARY AFFAIRS), THEORY OF STRATEGIC INTERCEPTION
Report Date:
1998 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Oct 13