Ideas, Concepts, Doctrine: Basic Thinking in the United States Air Force. Volume II, 1961-1984

Maxwell Air Force Base, AL: Air University Press, 1989. Reprint Edition. Wraps. 25 cm, 789 pages, volume 2 only, wraps, tables, notes, index, covers somewhat worn, scuffed, & creased, lower corner of a few pages bent. Sticker residue on rear cover. Reprint of the 1971 edition originally published by the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL. Topics covered include redirection of defense strategy, maturity of flexible response, the Air Force in a changing defense environment, insurgency and war in southeast Asia, strategic challenges to air power (1970-83), two decades of tactical air command development (1964-84), the Air Force in the Defense Department, global airmobility forces, the Air Force in space, the never-ending quest for Air Force doctrine. This is an extremely important summary and analysis of the emerging role of air power in the 20th century. Condition: fair to good condition.

Keywords: U.S. Air Force, Flexible Response, Air Power, Defense Department, Defense Strategy, Space, Airmobility, Insurgency, Air Force Doctrine

[Book #56485]

Price: $32.50