"This is the first biography of Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, a key figure in the early development of airpower. It highlights Brooke-Popham's role in developing the first modern military logistic system, the creation of the Royal Air Force Staff College, and the organizational arrangements that underpinned Fighter Command's success in the Battle of Britain. Peter Dye challenges longstanding views about performance as Commander-in-Chief Far East and, based on new evidence, offers a more nuanced narrative that sheds light on ...
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"This is the first biography of Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, a key figure in the early development of airpower. It highlights Brooke-Popham's role in developing the first modern military logistic system, the creation of the Royal Air Force Staff College, and the organizational arrangements that underpinned Fighter Command's success in the Battle of Britain. Peter Dye challenges longstanding views about performance as Commander-in-Chief Far East and, based on new evidence, offers a more nuanced narrative that sheds light on British and Allied preparations for the Pacific War, inter-service relations and the reasons for the disastrous loss of air and naval superiority that followed the Japanese attack"--
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Very Good Condition. A very presentable copy with minimal wear. Dust jacket is fully intact. All pages clean, crisp and fresh. Publisher's note: "This is the first biography of Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, a key figure in the early development of airpower. It highlights Brooke-Popham's role in developing the first modern military logistic system, the creation of the Royal Air Force Staff College, and the organizational arrangements that underpinned Fighter Command's success in the Battle of Britain. Peter Dye challenges longstanding views about performance as Commander-in-Chief Far East and, based on new evidence, offers a more nuanced narrative that sheds light on British and Allied preparations for the Pacific War, inter-service relations and the reasons for the disastrous loss of air and naval superiority that followed the Japanese attack"--Provided by publisher. Size: 24.2 x 16.6 x 4 cm. 432 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Brooke-Popham, Robert, Sir, 1878-1953; Great Britain Royal Air Force--Biography; Great Britain Royal Air Force--History--20th century; Marshals--Great Britain--Biography; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Singapore; World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Area; Great Britain--Military relations; Great Britain--History, Military--20th century--Biography; Genre; Biography; Great Britain Royal Air Force--Biography; Great Britain Royal Air Force--History--20th century; ISBN: 1682473589. ISBN/EAN: 9781682473580. Add. Inventory No: 250207GS5180.
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New in New jacket. 6.4 x 1.3 x 9.5 inches. pp. 448. New. Pristine, unmarked. 3 maps, 16 pages of photographs. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.
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