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Originator of Strategic Bombing?
Which country first practised strategic bombing?
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Subject: Originator of Strategic Bombing?
From: "W. D. Allen Sr." Date: 2/11/04 12:04 PM Pacific Standard Time Message-id: Which country first practised strategic bombing? WDA end I'd say the Greeks when they hurled "Greek Fire" over enemy walls. Arthur Kramer 344th BG 494th BS England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany Visit my WW II B-26 website at: http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer |
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"W. D. Allen Sr." wrote:
Which country first practised strategic bombing? WDA end The Russians (pre-Soviets) bombed a railway works with the giant Illya Mouromets bombers in WW1. And the Germans of course bombed London - using Zeppelins, Gothas and Stakkens (?) It all depends on your definition of 'strategic' ?? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++ Ken Duffey - Flanker Freak & Russian Aviation Enthusiast Flankers Website - http://www.flankers.co.uk/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++ |
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On Wed, 11 Feb 2004 12:04:51 -0800, "W. D. Allen Sr."
wrote: Which country first practised strategic bombing? WDA Here's the short bio of the guy I always thought was the theorist: Douhet, Giulio, 1869–1930, Italian military officer and early advocate of airpower. He was an early supporter of strategic bombing and the military superiority of air forces. He served in World War I, organizing Italy’s bombing campaign, but was court-martialed for criticizing the Italian high command by publicly declaiming Italy’s aerial weakness. He was released when his theories were proven true by the defeat of Italian arms by the Austrian Air Force at Caporetto. He was later recalled and was promoted (1921) to general. In 1922 he was appointed head of Italy’s aviation program by Benito Mussolini. His book Command of the Air (1921) was very influential, especially in Great Britain and the United States and was regarded as a classic by early airpower theorists. He argued that command of an enemy’s air space and subsequent bombing of industrialized centers would be so disruptive and destructive that the pressure for peace would be overwhelming. He maintained that control of the air could win a war regardless of land or sea power. Douhet’s theories remain very popular, especially among military aviators. He is known as the father of airpower. Ed Rasimus Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret) "When Thunder Rolled" Smithsonian Institution Press ISBN #1-58834-103-8 |
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Which country first practised strategic bombing? Italy. Lt. Gavotti bombed the Turks on November 1, 1911, in Libya. The Turks, of course, reported that Gavotti had hit a hospital. all the best -- Dan Ford email: see the Warbird's Forum at www.warbirdforum.com and the Piper Cub Forum at www.pipercubforum.com |
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The Turks, of course, reported that Gavotti had hit a hospital.
Which began the trend...... BUFDRVR "Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips everyone on Bear Creek" |
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"Emmanuel Gustin" wrote in message ...
"W. D. Allen Sr." wrote in message news Which country first practised strategic bombing? It depends, of course, of how you define strategic bombing. The actions of individual pilots in bombing foreign cities probably don't count, as this was no organized efforts. I think one can also exclude the early British raids against Zeppelin sheds on Germany, because these were essentially counter-force efforts, not yet the bombing of strategic targets. Then probably the attacks of German airships (Zeppelin and Schutte-Lanz) on Britain deserve to be called the first organized strategic bombing offensive. These began in January 1915. The targets authorized by the Kaiser were coastal areas, docks, and military installations; not yet industrial or population targets. In May Wilhelm II authorized the bombing of targets in London east of the Tower; in July he expanded this to anything except historical buildings. The first organized strategic bombing offensive by aircraft appears to have been the work of the Italians, who began bombing Austria-Hungary in August 1915 with their large Caproni bombers. The German 'Brieftauben Abteilung Ostend' was formed later, in early 1916, and it would not undertake large-scale attacks on Britain for another eighteen months. The first RNAS strategic bombing unit was formed in July 1916. All wrong information. The Zeppelin Z-6 was sent in to attack a fort near Leige on August 4, 1914 dropping 8 200kg bombs to support the German columns. The High Command sent the airship in on orders. Rob |
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"robert arndt" wrote in message om... "Emmanuel Gustin" wrote in message ... "W. D. Allen Sr." wrote in message news Which country first practised strategic bombing? It depends, of course, of how you define strategic bombing. The actions of individual pilots in bombing foreign cities probably don't count, as this was no organized efforts. I think one can also exclude the early British raids against Zeppelin sheds on Germany, because these were essentially counter-force efforts, not yet the bombing of strategic targets. Then probably the attacks of German airships (Zeppelin and Schutte-Lanz) on Britain deserve to be called the first organized strategic bombing offensive. These began in January 1915. The targets authorized by the Kaiser were coastal areas, docks, and military installations; not yet industrial or population targets. In May Wilhelm II authorized the bombing of targets in London east of the Tower; in July he expanded this to anything except historical buildings. The first organized strategic bombing offensive by aircraft appears to have been the work of the Italians, who began bombing Austria-Hungary in August 1915 with their large Caproni bombers. The German 'Brieftauben Abteilung Ostend' was formed later, in early 1916, and it would not undertake large-scale attacks on Britain for another eighteen months. The first RNAS strategic bombing unit was formed in July 1916. All wrong information. The Zeppelin Z-6 was sent in to attack a fort near Leige on August 4, 1914 dropping 8 200kg bombs to support the German columns. The High Command sent the airship in on orders. "Supporting the german columns" implies tactical, not strategic, use; it matters not a whit what level of command ordered them to do it. Brooks Rob |
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"robert arndt" wrote in message om... "Emmanuel Gustin" wrote in message ... "W. D. Allen Sr." wrote in message news The first organized strategic bombing offensive by aircraft appears to have been the work of the Italians, who began bombing Austria-Hungary in August 1915 with their large Caproni bombers. The German 'Brieftauben Abteilung Ostend' was formed later, in early 1916, and it would not undertake large-scale attacks on Britain for another eighteen months. The first RNAS strategic bombing unit was formed in July 1916. All wrong information. The Zeppelin Z-6 was sent in to attack a fort near Leige on August 4, 1914 dropping 8 200kg bombs to support the German columns. The High Command sent the airship in on orders. Rob Which is a tactical bombing not strategic. Keith |
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