Air Warfare in the Missile Age

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Air Warfare in the Missile Age

Author(s): Lon O. Nordeen
Publisher: Smithsonian
Binding: Hardcover
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Air Warfare in the Missile Age offers a comprehensive update to the classic 1985 chronicle, bringing the story of military aviation into the 21st century. It surveys major conflicts from Vietnam to recent Middle East and Cold War engagements, placing each in its historical and political context.

Readers will find in-depth analysis of aircraft, weapons, tactics, and training, enriched by newly declassified information from multiple nations. The book examines how "smart" bombs and missile technology reshaped strategy and reduced frontline risks.

With clear explanations and a global perspective, this volume illuminates the pivotal role of air-missile combat in modern warfare.

Ideal for military historians, aviation enthusiasts, and defense scholars, this volume delivers a balanced overview of evolving air power spanning the past four decades. Detailed technical descriptions and strategic commentary make it a go-to reference on the changing face of aerial combat.

  • Updated chapters with declassified insights
  • Detailed look at tactics and systems
  • Covers Vietnam, Egypt-Israel, Cold War, and beyond

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