How Long to Read Trial By Fire: Forging American Close Air Support Doctrine, World War I Through September 1944

How Long Does it Take to Read Trial By Fire: Forging American Close Air Support Doctrine, World War I Through September 1944?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 19 minutes to read Trial By Fire: Forging American Close Air Support Doctrine, World War I Through September 1944 by Major Philip W. Wielhouwer

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Description

Proper doctrine for close support of American ground forces by airpower has been a tumultuous issue since the first days of combat aircraft. Air and ground leaders struggled with interservice rivalry, parochialism, employment paradigms, and technological roadblocks while seeking the optimum balance of missions given the unique speed, range, and flexibility of aircraft. Neither ground force concepts of airpower as self-defense and extended organic artillery, nor air force theories focused on command of the air and strategic attack fit the middle ground of close air support (CAS), leaving a doctrinal void prior to American combat in World War II. This thesis focuses on the critical period from September 1939 through the doctrinal and practical crucible of North Africa, which eventually produced a resoundingly successful system. Theoretical and practical changes in organization and command, airpower roles, and the tactical air control system are examined, with subarea focus on cooperation and communications technology. Upon examination, discerning leadership, able to transcend earlier compromises and failures, emerges as the essential element for CAS success during the war. While many airpower concepts proved valid, air-ground cooperation through liaison proved indispensable, a lesson repeated even today.

How long is Trial By Fire: Forging American Close Air Support Doctrine, World War I Through September 1944?

Trial By Fire: Forging American Close Air Support Doctrine, World War I Through September 1944 by Major Philip W. Wielhouwer is 77 pages long, and a total of 19,789 words.

This makes it 26% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Trial By Fire: Forging American Close Air Support Doctrine, World War I Through September 1944 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 48 minutes to read Trial By Fire: Forging American Close Air Support Doctrine, World War I Through September 1944 aloud.

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Trial By Fire: Forging American Close Air Support Doctrine, World War I Through September 1944 is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

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