{"product_id":"the-six-year-offensive-bomber-command-in-world-war-two","title":"THE SIX-YEAR OFFENSIVE — Bomber Command in World War Two","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eA comprehensive history of RAF Bomber Command during WWII, from its difficult early years through expansion and the devastating air campaign over Germany, examining tactics, technology, and the controversial legacy of strategic bombing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781854091420\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1854091425\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover ( square back binding )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike NEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen Delve, Peter Jacobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArms and Armour Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.5 x 25 x 1.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategorie(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• AVIATION MILITAIRE\u003cbr\u003e• SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE\u003cbr\u003e• ESSAIS - OUVRAGES THÉMATIQUES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source of this remarkable statement was \u003cem\u003eArthur Harris\u003c\/em\u003e, commander of Britain’s wartime strategic bomber force – \u003cem\u003eRAF Bomber Command\u003c\/em\u003e. Immediately two vital issues of the air war are raised: that \u003cem\u003eBomber Command\u003c\/em\u003e is still a controversial historical issue, and that its chief protagonist was a ruthless, stubborn diehard exponent of air power, condemned by history as the architect of much needless devastation and human suffering in the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six-year offensive was one of Britain’s major contributions to the total war of 1939–45: a systematic bombing campaign responsible for the immense development of the bomber both as a technological weapons system and as a strategic force; seizing the mechanically crude but effective bomber fleet of 1918 and transforming both aircraft and force into a dedicated and triumphant tool of mass destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf a century on interest remains high and hence this book. Written with the experience of the serving \u003cem\u003eRAF\u003c\/em\u003e officer, it is very much a retrospective study of that nightly war, waged by the \u003cem\u003eRAF\u003c\/em\u003e for six years in the face of a determined enemy. Skilfully blending veterans’ anecdotes and service records within a factual narrative, the authors chart the war record of \u003cem\u003eBomber Command\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSections cover inception through dismal failure and inadequacy in the years 1939–42, expansion and re-equipment with the \u003cem\u003eAvro Lancaster\u003c\/em\u003e at the vanguard, the ‘whirlwind’ of ever increasing destruction across Germany and the myriad post-war criticisms, doubts and recriminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing newly researched material throughout, \u003cem\u003eKen Delve\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGordon Jacobs\u003c\/em\u003e have striven to maintain objectivity, presenting facts and highlighting strengths and weaknesses in \u003cem\u003eBomber Command\u003c\/em\u003e’s operational tactics, weapons and overall strategy in an easy to read yet informative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo those who lived through the war there is still confusion and misunderstanding as to what the Command did and why, and for surviving personnel regret that no commemorative award or medal has ever been issued in recognition of the outstanding feat they accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fiftieth year since \u003cem\u003eArthur Harris\u003c\/em\u003e commanded the bombers it seems fitting to offer this tribute to that mighty force, for anyone wanting the best general illustrated history to the history and development of \u003cem\u003eRAF Bomber Command\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThe Six Year Offensive\u003c\/em\u003e hopefully goes some way to setting the record straight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ken Delve, Peter Jacobs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53738102489434,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/image1_9326eb6b-c1c2-4455-b5d0-a75d3894a7b1.jpeg?v=1772704666","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/the-six-year-offensive-bomber-command-in-world-war-two","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}