Resistance is a product of will times means; Carl von Clausewitz postulated in his treatise On War. In his 1993 Bombs; Cities; and Civilians; which the American Historical Review judged “must reading for anyone interested in the subject of air warfare;†Conrad C. Crane focused on the moral dimension of American air strategy in World War II—specifically; the Allied effort to break the enemy’s will through targeting civilians. With decades of research and reflection; and a wealth of new material at his command; Crane returns to the subject of America’s WWII airpower strategy to offer an analysis fully engaged with the “means†side of Clausewitz’s equation: the design and impact of strategic bombing of the enemy’s infrastructure and thus its capacity to fight.A marked advance in our understanding of the use of airpower in war in general and the Second World War in particular; Crane’s work shows how; despite an undeniable lack of concern about civilian casualties in Germany and Japan late in the war; American strategic bombing in WWII consistently focused on destroying the enemy’s war-making capacity instead of its collapsing will. Further; Crane persuasively argues that in the limited wars since then; separating such targets has become increasingly more difficult; and all air campaigns against states have subsequently escalated to accept greater risks for civilians. American Airpower Strategy in World War II also provides an expanded close look at the use of airpower in the last three months of the strategic air war against Germany; when so many bombing missions relied upon radar aids; as well as the first direct comparison of 8th and 15th Air Force bombing campaigns in Europe.The result is the most coherent and concise analysis of the application and legacy of Allied strategic airpower in WWII—and a work that will inform all future practical and theoretical consideration of the use; and the role; of airpower in war.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book!By T. BlabeyAmerican Virtues is an excellent review of one the greatest Presidents in American history. President Jefferson had great insight into human nature and what it takes for citizens to be self-governing; as set forth in this book.0 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Too philosophical and detailed.By WalterI found this book to be far too detailed in analyzing and comparing the moral guiding precepts of Jefferson. Jefferson was an enigma in his often contradicting beliefs and practices. I had hoped this book would have more concisely elaborated on these inconsistencies with fewer words. I stopped reading the book after a few chapters.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Insightful examination of Jefferson's deepest beliefsBy Robert KirkI throughly enjoyed the author's work in explaining Jefferson's view of liberty; freedom; and religion. Many great references to the readings that Thomas Jefferson did as a younger man and you can tell how some of his thought process developed. My favorite part of the book was Jefferson's ideas about religion and christianity. Very revealing and interesting because so many people think all the founder fathers were very religious. It's not a long book but it is well written and seriously keeps your interest throughout the 190 pages. In summary; a great book to learn about an amazing person and how he came about living his virtues.
