Strategic Bombardment: The Legacy of the Air Corps Tactical School,

Abstract

This is a historical study of the contributions to the development of strategic bombardment in American airpower by the Air Corps Tactical School. The study follows strategic though from the foundation laid by Brigadier General William Mitchell through its reinterpretation and doctrinal refinement at the school. Additional insight is gained by examining the development of the industrial web targeting concept and the impacts of the school on developing the force structure for World War II. The simultaneous development of the necessary doctrine, the industrial web concept, and the technological capability of the B-17 were the keys to success in World War II. Inferences are drawn for current and future Air Force planners.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186868

Entities

People

  • Arnold M. Berry

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • Combat Areas
  • Instructors
  • Military Organizations
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Strategic Bombing
  • Students
  • Thinking
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy