During World War II, which nation utilized the most effective airpower strategy in pursuit of its national war aims? Analyze that nation’s airpower strategy, and how it contributed to the overall war effort.
Define the US airpower strategy during WWII
What airpower theory was utilized and from which theorist? (focus on Gray / Pape / Mitchell theorists etc)
How did it contribute to the overall effort? What went well in Germany? … what worked well in Japan? And why … What lessons did we learn in Germany and executed them in Japan.
Briefly compare it to the British Air Power approach … provide examples and references of what the Germans, & British did wrong and what the US did right
Grading criteria for essay:
– THESIS must be strong (choose a stance… US)
– Outline paper before you start writing (topic / supporting statements)
– Student number / hard copy / email
– What is your argument (what is your thesis)
– How well do you support your argument
– Is it clear, correct (factual), do not misinterpret the information
– Organization, smooth transitions, (i.e. supporting sentences)
Grammar / format
– Make sure the conclusion is not a summary (answer the so what?…why does your argument matter)
Sources must be:
Gray, Colin. Airpower for Strategic Effect. Maxwell AFB, AL: Air University Press, 2012,
pp 1-53.
pp 134-143.
Pape, Robert. Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1996,
pp 1-54.
pp 254-313.
Corum, James S., and Wray R. Johnson. Airpower in Small Wars: Fighting Insurgents and Terrorists. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2003,
pp. 11-44; 51-86.
Clodfelter, Mark. Beneficial Bombing: The Progressive Foundations of American Air Power, 1917-1945. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2010,
pp. 1-5,
pp184-256.
pp. 89-147.
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