What is remarkable about photography's role in the war is photography was already a well established fixture of the modern 19th century society. The aura of aviation's beginnings reflected countless attempts to consolidate known technologies into a reliable and workable framework. It was the aeroplan that became the driving force of aeiral observation in the Great War. It's ability to command the high ground and provide a concise view of the battle area, both tactically and strategically, would enamor both combatants and ...
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What is remarkable about photography's role in the war is photography was already a well established fixture of the modern 19th century society. The aura of aviation's beginnings reflected countless attempts to consolidate known technologies into a reliable and workable framework. It was the aeroplan that became the driving force of aeiral observation in the Great War. It's ability to command the high ground and provide a concise view of the battle area, both tactically and strategically, would enamor both combatants and the public at large to new methods of warfare. Aerial observation quickly became an important resource as the forces maneuvered in the drive towards Paris. This comprehensive resource will interest military history and aviation enthusiasts, as well as persons in the intelligence field and the coordinating illustrations, that include aircraft, cameras, people, aerial photos, and maps varying in scales, enhance the readers' experience
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Add this copy of Shooting the Front: Allied Aerial Reconnaissance and to cart. $97.18, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Center for Strategic Intelligence Research Jo.
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Add this copy of Shooting the Front: Allied Aerial Reconnaissance and to cart. $181.50, very good condition, Sold by DBookmahn's Used & Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burke, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by National Defense Intelligence College Press.
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2006, Center for Strategic Intelligence Research Joint
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Center for Strategic Intelligence Research Joint
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2007
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 508 pages/illus/maps. A meticulously researched history of British, French, and American aerial surveillance on the Western FrontWorld War I marked the beginning of the era of modern warfare, a conflict that demanded revolutionary technology to break the vicious stalemate in which the armies of Europe found themselves. 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. Describing the evolution of aerial photography during World War I, this text is packed with data, information, and meticulous research from essential archives including the National Archives in College Park, Maryland and Londons National Archives. It 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 todays decision makers on global issues, and shaped intelligence work for generations to come. This item ships from multiple locations. Clean no marks.
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2006, Center for Strategic Intelligence Research Joint
Add this copy of Shooting the Front: Allied Aerial Reconnaissance and to cart. $155.43, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Center for Strategic Intellige.
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2006, Center for Strategic Intelligence Research Joint
