1st Edition

Soviet Air Force Theory, 1918-1945

By James Sterrett Copyright 2007
    208 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    208 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    This new book examines the development of Soviet thinking on the operational employment of their Air Force from 1918 to 1945, using Soviet theoretical writings and contemporary analyses of combat actions.

    Acknowledgements  Abbreviations  Preface  Chapter 1: Early Concepts, 1900 - 1928  Chapter 2: Expansion, 1928 - 1937  Chapter 3: Small Wars, 1936 - 1940  Chapter 4: The Great Patriotic War, 1941-1945  Conclusion  Biographical Notes  Bibliography  Index

    Biography

    James Sterrett received his PhD from the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. He works for Northrop Grumman on the US Army Command & General Staff College’s Simulations Team.