Routledge Handbook of Air Power

'Air power began to transform the conduct of war in the early twentieth century and it continues to do so. This is an invaluable and authoritative resource guide to all aspects of air power, and its relationship to other aspects of armed force. An excellent set of contributors explores air power's potential as well as limits.'-- Sir Lawrence Freedman, King's College London, UK 'John Andreas Olsen has brought together a group of excellent authors in this volume's first-rate exposition on the state of air power today, its doctrines, roles and force structure. Particularly valuable are the sections on the air power's political, economic, and social impact. No other book approaches it in scope.' -- Thomas Keaney, Johns Hopkins University, USA 'Desert Storm's success was based on lessons from past air operations; seize control of the air, operate as a single force, see/decide/act with speed. These lessons must be relearned and refreshed with imaginative new concepts. The authors of this Handbook have done both, codified how to fight from the air, now and in the future. An absolute required read for understanding war.'-- General Charles A. Horner, USAF (ret.) 'The Routledge Handbook of Air Power is an impressive work. Comprehensive in its scope and depth, it explores the many facets of air operations, their relationship with other military arms, and its role in strategy. It collects the wisdom of some of the world's foremost experts on the topic. This is a book aimed at scholars and practitioners and will be welcomed by both.' -- Thomas G. Mahnken, Johns Hopkins University, USA