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The foundations of US air doctrine : the problem of friction in war / by Barry D. Watts.

Author/creator Watts, Barry D.
Other author/creatorAir University (U.S.). Press.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. : Air University Press, [1984]
Descriptionxvii, 166 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Portion of title Problem of friction in war
Variant title Foundations of U.S. air doctrine
Variant title Friction in war
Abstract This study analyzes airpower doctrine from the viewpoint of Clausewitzian friction. The study concludes that American airpower doctrine has changed very little since the 1930s and that it is fundamentally flawed.
General noteNo longer available for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S.G.P.O.
General note"December 1984."
General noteShipping list no. 85-0996-P.
General noteGPO Historic Shelflist Project- publication not in hand.
General noteGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 151-157) and index.
Other formsAlso available via Internet from the Air University Press web site. Address as of 2/7/2011: http://aupress.au.af.mil/digital/pdf/book/Watts%5FFoundations.pdf; current access is available via PURL.
Other formsAlso issued online.
Issued in other formOnline version: Watts, Barry D. Foundations of US air doctrine. Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. : Air University Press, [1984]
LCCN84072550
GPO item number0422-K
Govt. docs number D 301.26/6:D 65
Stock number008-070-00555-7 GPO

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