Soviet Air Force theory, 1918-1945
By: James Sterrett
Series: Soviet (Russian) military theory and practice -- 10; Cass series on Soviet military theory and practice -- 10.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9780203967706
Subjects: Military Aeronautics; Air power; Military doctrine; Aéronautique militaire; Forces aériennes; Doctrines militaires; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING; Military Science
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-182) and index.
Table of contents: title: Early concepts, 1900-1928; title: Expansion, 1928-1937; title: Small wars, 1936-1940; title: The Great Patriotic War, 1941-1945.