How strategic bombing first emerged during the Great War
In short: The Great War marked the debut of strategic bombing as a military concept. This video examines the distinct doctrines of Britain, France, and Germany, evaluating how each nation approached the bombing of civilian targets and supply lines.
Following the development of airplanes shortly before the conflict, strategic bombing became a new element of warfare. This video explores the varied strategic philosophies adopted by the major powers and assesses the overall effectiveness of these early aerial campaigns.
The analysis is grounded in historical research, drawing on works by historians such as Martin Gilbert, Peter Hart, Norman Stone, John Keegan, Max Hastings, Gerhard Hirschfeld, Wolfgang Michalka, and Jörn Leonhard.
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