Shooting the Front: Allied Aerial Reconnaisance in the First World War: Allied Aerial Reconnaissance in the First World War - Rilegato

Finnegan, Terrence J.

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ISBN 10: 0752460528 ISBN 13: 9780752460529

Casa editrice: History Pr Ltd, 2011

Riassunto

The First World War demanded revolutionary technology to break the vicious stalemate in which the armies of Europe found themselves, as soon as static, or trench warfare became established. One such technology was aerial reconnaissance and photography, which together with the growing intelligence use of phone tapping and radio intercepts, changed the nature of war forever. Colonel Terry J. Finnegan's Shooting the Front reviews the entire evolution of Allied aerial photography and photographic interpretation during the Great War, in a text packed with data and based upon meticulous research in archives worldwide. The photographs included are both informative and spectacular, charting perforce the early years of aviation itself. Shooting the Front shows not only how important aerial reconnaissance was to the war effort, but also how it became the foundation for modern-day exploitation of imagery and geospatial intelligence used to guide today's decision makers on global issues, and shaped intelligence work for generations to come.

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'The definitive reference work - There is no chance that the work will ever be surpassed' - David R. Mets, Professor Emeritus, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies 'Truly a pathbreaking book' - Ernest R. May, Charles Warren Professor of American History, Harvard University 'The sourcebook in its field' - Col Scott A. Willey, USAF (Ret.), Book Review Editor, Air Power History 'This is a benchmark in World War I aviation history' - Walter J. Boyne, former director of the National Air & Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution 'Finnegan has done a remarkable job - He incorporates the previously neglected dimension of photographic interpretation and its comprehensive battlefield application, from front lines to rear echelons' - Dennis Showalter, Professor of History, Colorado College --Dennis Showalter, Professor of History, Colorado College

A massive, expertly written and richly illustrated history . . . based on meticulous archival research . . . Finnegan's prose is precise and clear, and he provides the necessary historical context to make his work accessible to expert and layman alike; --Thomas Boghardt, historian at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., for cia.gov

Fascinating, well-researched . . . A significant work- Choice Truly a pathbreaking book; Ernest R. May, Harvard University, author, The Kennedy Tapes There is no chance that the work will ever be surpassed; David R. Mets, Professor Emeritus, School of Advanced Air and Space THE sourcebook for anyone wanting to understand the origins of modern airpower and overhead reconnaissance-Air Power History --Numerous

L'autore

Colonel Terry J. Finnegan served 30 years in parallel careers in the Air Force Reserve and in the Department of Defense as a senior level civil servant supporting NATO and NORAD alliances. His assignments included the National Security Agency, European Command, NATO, Pacific Command and Central Command during Operation Desert Storm. Terry was also a senior civil servant with NORAD, Space Command and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He has written articles for Studies in Intelligence, Over the Top and Over the Front, and was a contributor to Images of Conflict, Military Aerial Photography & Archaeology. He lives in California.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: History Pr Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0752460528
• ISBN 13: 9780752460529
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 408
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile