Bombs, Cities, and Civilians: American Airpower Strategy in World War II (Modern War Studies)
"Crane raises two very important questions in this well-researched and finely argued study--why did discussions on the atomic-bomb policy in 1944-1945 not focus on whether or not to use it, and second, to what extent can moral restraints be effective in war? He tackles these questions as an experienced army officer who understands the tactical and technological forces which drive operational decision-making in contrast to high policy emanating from the capital's politicians and military administrators."--Robin Higham, author ofAir Power: A Concise History"A carefully researched, thoroughly objective analysis of the moral dimensions of strategic bombardment."--I. B. Holley, Jr., author ofGeneral John Palmer, Citizen Soldiers and the Army"Crane entered this study without the presumption of guilt so common among recent studies of strategic bombing. This book provides us with some much needed balance to our understanding of the moral dimensions of planning and conducting air operations in the support of our national policy."--David R. Mets, author ofMaster of Airpower: General Carl A. Spaatz"Well researched and well written, this book makes excellent use of both primary and secondary sources. In the field of strategic bombing, it is comparable with the key books of the last decade: Schaffer, Sherry, and Overy."--Kenneth P. Werrell, author ofThe Evolution of the Cruise Missile--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.