Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot

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Author Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose, 1880-1924
Title Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War
Note Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by an Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary "Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War" by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the significant role and evolution of airships and aeroplanes in military operations, specifically emphasizing their contributions during World War I. Talbot aims to illustrate the unexpected effectiveness of these aerial vehicles and the revolutionary impact they had on military strategy and tactics. The opening of the book begins with a preface that highlights the surprise and challenges faced by military strategists regarding the integration of aircraft in warfare. It reflects on the skepticism surrounding their utility and the gradual recognition of their effectiveness, particularly with the advent of the war. In the first chapter, Talbot discusses the origins of military aviation, detailing how early innovators like Count von Zeppelin initially conceptualized these aircraft primarily for military purposes rather than civilian applications. He traces the evolution of military ballooning, emphasizing the British efforts and operational successes of captive balloons during various military campaigns, thus setting the stage for how aerial warfare transformed military operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
LoC Class UG: Military science: Military engineering
Subject Aeronautics, Military
Subject Airplanes, Military -- History
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations
Subject Airships -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 793
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 8, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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