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Author: Estate of Geoffrey L. Rossano ,
Thomas Wildenberg
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Imprint: Naval Institute Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.312kg
ISBN: 9781612513904
ISBN 10: 1612513905
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 26 November 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
"""This book is much more than just a history of the Navy's struggle during World War I to develop methods to destroy the German U-boat bases in Belgium. Underlying the story is the struggle among competing interests, both within and among the Allies and within the American Expeditionary Forces, for scarce resources. The authors have written a book that will become the definite study of the Northern Bombing Group. This unit's history needs to be read, for the men of the group laid the foundation for how U. S. strategic airpower was used, not only in World War II, but during the Cold War. This well-written and researched book is a welcomed addition to those books that help explain the how and why of the development of American military thought. I am glad to add this book to my library."" -JAMP: The Journal of America's Military Past ""There is a lot of information, with many details revealed for the first time, along with some interesting photos. All in all, a fine effort."" -Naval Aviation News ""Overall, this is a timely book and certainly adds to the historiography of British and American aviation. It is well written, has an excellent selection of supporting photographs and is immaculately researched. Some readers may discern a slight preference for a naval interpretation of events but that is not necessarily a bad thing! Definitely recommended reading."" -AEROSPACE"
A readable and well-researched text, Striking the Hornet's Nest is recommended highly. --Over the Front
The book is well-illustrated and clearly benefits from deep research. Throughout, the authors offer lucid and balanced judgments, acknowledging the challenges posed by limited resources and early debates about air doctrine. However, they are surely right to point out that, whilst its impact on the war was relatively limited, the strategic bombing campaign waged by courageous naval aviators laid much of the foundation for the offensives of the next global conflict. The Naval Review (UK)
Author Information
Geoffrey L. Rossano is a graduate of Tufts University and the University of North Carolina and an instructor of history at the Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut. He is the author and editor of many articles and books, including Stalking the U-Boat: U.S. Naval Aviation in Europe during World War I, which won the 2010 Roosevelt Prize in Naval History. Thomas Wildenberg is an independent historian and scholar with special interests in aviators, naval aviation, and technological innovation in the military. He has written extensively about the U.S. Navy during the interwar period, and his writings have appeared in a variety of scholarly journals including the Naval War College Review, Proceedings, and Air Power History. His books on naval history include, Destined for Glory, All the Factors of Victory, Grey Steel and Black Oil, Billy Mitchell's War with the Navy, and Ship Killer.
