""Fire And The Air War"" by Horatio Bond is a comprehensive account of the role of fire in air warfare. The book explores the history of fire in air warfare, from the earliest days of aviation to the modern era. It covers the various types of weapons used in air warfare, including bombs, rockets, and incendiary devices, and the different strategies employed by air forces to use fire as a weapon.The author also delves into the impact of fire on the environment and the civilian population, and the ethical considerations of ...
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""Fire And The Air War"" by Horatio Bond is a comprehensive account of the role of fire in air warfare. The book explores the history of fire in air warfare, from the earliest days of aviation to the modern era. It covers the various types of weapons used in air warfare, including bombs, rockets, and incendiary devices, and the different strategies employed by air forces to use fire as a weapon.The author also delves into the impact of fire on the environment and the civilian population, and the ethical considerations of using fire in warfare. The book includes firsthand accounts from pilots and ground crews who witnessed the devastating effects of fire in air warfare.""Fire And The Air War"" is a well-researched and thought-provoking book that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of air warfare. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, aviation, and the impact of warfare on society and the environment.Contributing Authors Include Eric L. Bird, Aylmer Firebreak, James K. McElroy And Others. A Compilation Of Expert Observations On Fires Of The War Set By Incendiaries And The Atomic Bombs, Wartime Fire Fighting, And The Work Of The Fire Protection Engineers Who Helped Plan And The Destruction Of Enemy Cities And Industrial Plants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Publisher:
Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University, 1974
Published:
1974
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17912808827
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Good- This is a photocopied rendition, and chapter headings include: The Fire Damage Caused by Air Attacks; Town Planning Lessons of the Fire Blitz; B ritain's Wartime Fire Service. 131 pages. B/W plates & photographs. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care.
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Very Good. Hardcover in red cloth boards. First printing of first edition (stated. ) No dust jacket. Binding is sturdy and pages are clean and unblemished. Very light wear to cloth at bottom of spine. Illustrated throughout. "A compilation of expert observations on fires of the war set by incendiaries and the atomic bombs, wartime fire fighting, and the work of the fire protection engineers who helped plan the destruction of enemy cities and industrial plants. " From the library of the Los Angeles-based Council on Atomic implications. 262 pp. Heavy--may require additional postage if shipped abroad.
