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Before World War 1, airplanes were used for recreation. However, during World War 1 airplanes were used for reconnaissance and spying on the enemies. Airplanes were also used as fighter jets and as bombers. Airplanes changed warfare greatly and allowed for blitz attacks and air warfare.
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Who was the founding father of modern air power?
General Billy Mitchell is often considered the father of modern air power. He saw the strength of air campaigns in World War I and oversaw the campaigns of World War II.
Hitler's blitzkrieg or lighting war was?
It had combination of Air Power and Ground Power
What are the differences between the weapons used in ww1 and World War 2?
Speaking on a general level: WWI was the war of the 'big guns' and the machine guns, WW II of the tanks and air power.
Why did US air superiority not win the war in Vietnam?
Air Power is a tool. Sea Power is a tool. Land Power is a tool. The war was not won because North Vietnam could not be invaded, enemy man power could not be checked, and nuclear weapons could not be used.
What were the World War 2 Air Corps medals?
Distingished Flying Cross Air Medal
Who was the founding father of modern air power?
General Billy Mitchell is often considered the father of modern air power. He saw the strength of air campaigns in World War I and oversaw the campaigns of World War II.
What leader said the US should increase air power during world war 1?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the air war in world war 1?
Aeroplanes fought in the air in world war one. It was also called an 'aerial dogfight' .
What has the author Asher Lee written?
Asher Lee has written: 'Air power' -- subject(s): Air power, Air warfare, World War, 1939-1945, Aerial operations 'The German Air Force' -- subject(s): World War, 1939-1945, Aerial operations, Aerial operations, German, Germany, Germany. Luftwaffe, German Aerial operations 'The Soviet Air Force' -- subject(s): Aeronautics, Military, World War, 1939-1945, Aerial operations, Russian, Military Aeronautics, Russian Aerial operations
Hitler's blitzkrieg or lighting war was?
It had combination of Air Power and Ground Power
What percentage of the worlds population live in a war zone?
Considering the availability of ICBM's and air power, 100 percent of the world's population is a potential target.
What are the differences between the weapons used in ww1 and World War 2?
Speaking on a general level: WWI was the war of the 'big guns' and the machine guns, WW II of the tanks and air power.
What was the status of the Royal Air Force at the end of World War 2?
Although the US had become the largest air power in the world by the end of WW 2, Great Britain's Royal Air Force was the second largest by a wide margin. It's airbases were scattered world wide throughout its colonial empire.
How did Japan control its territories during World War 2?
When they took a Pacific island they controlled it completely with troops, bunkers, ships, air power, and submarines.
What links the World War 1 war at sea with the war in the air?
actually, it doesn't link
Was there air conditioning on World War 2 battleships?
No.
Why did US air superiority not win the war in Vietnam?
Air Power is a tool. Sea Power is a tool. Land Power is a tool. The war was not won because North Vietnam could not be invaded, enemy man power could not be checked, and nuclear weapons could not be used.
