Great Air Battles From The Somme To Desert Storm Illustrate The Story Of The Rise Of Air Power As The Most Significant Military Force Of The 20th Century. 208 Pages, Illustrated Throughout In Colour And Black & White, With Many Maps And Plans. Laminated Pictorial Hardcover Book In Very Good Condition, With D.w Also In Very Good Condition, Unclipped Price £18.99. The Authors Are Two Of The Royal Air Forces Best-known Wartime Leaders. Powerfully describes the rise of air power as the most significant military force of the twentieth century. Spanning eight decades, from the Battle of the Somme to the Gulf War in 1991, this is a story of great individual courage, resourceful tactical operations, sometimes fatal errors and startling innovations in technology. From the biplanes of the RFC to stealth warfare.
