Air Warfare in the Missile Age

by Lon O. Nordeen

Col Walter J Boyne (Foreword)

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Lon O. Nordeen has completely updated his 1985 chronicle of military aviation’s evolving role in warfare, now covering the major conflicts of the past four decades. He presents the historical and political background of each conflict and includes in-depth discussions of the aircraft, weapons, tactics, training, new systems, and other factors that influenced the outcome of each war. New and existing chapters have been enhanced with information based on recently declassified material—especially regarding Vietnam—and new sources in Egypt, Israel, and the former Soviet Union. As “smart” bombs have become more successful in reducing the risks for pilots and frontline...Read more
  • ISBN10 1322399433
  • ISBN13 9781322399430
  • Publish Date 1 January 2014 (first published 1 October 1985)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 1 April 2015
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Smithsonian Books (DC)
  • Format eBook
  • Language English