Air and Sea Power in World War I: Combat and Experience in the Royal Flying Corp

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Air and Sea Power in World War I

by Maryam Philpott

The Great War tore the fabric of Europe apart, killing over 35 million men and challenging the notion of heroism in war, Air and Sea Power in World War I focuses on the experience of World War I from the perspective of British pilots and sailors themselves, to demonstrate that the army-centric view of war studies has been too limited. The Royal Flying Corps, created in 1912, adapted quickly to the needs of modern warfare, driven by the enthusiasm of its men. In contrast, the lack of modernisation in the Royal Navy, despite the unveiling of HMS Dreadnought in 1906, undermined Britain's dominance of the seas. By considering five key aspects of the war experience, this book analyses how motivation was created and sustained. What training did men receive and how effectively did this prepare them for roles that were predominantly non-combative? How was motivation affected by their individual relationship with weaponry development, and how different was defensive service on the Home Front, when in close proximity to ordinary civilian life?Finally, Air and Sea Power in World War I looks at the changing reputation of the services during and after the conflict, and the extent to which these notions were created by the memoirs of pilots and sailors. Featuring new primary source material, including the journals of service men themselves, this book will be essential reading for students and scholars of World War I and of Naval, Aviation and Military History.

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Author Biography

Maryam Philpott has a degree in History and Education and an MPhil from Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Her doctoral thesis at Birkbeck College, University of London examined the experience of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Navy in the Great War. Maryam currently works at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group, Imperial College, London.

Table of Contents

IntroductionThe Royal Flying CorpsThe Royal NavyHistoriographyChapter 1: TrainingRoyal Flying Corps TrainingEffectiveness of the RFC Training ProgrammeRoyal Navy TrainingEffectiveness of the Naval Training ProgrammeChapter 2: Non-Combat & Service MotivationCourageCoping with Action: KillingCoping with Action: DeathThreats to Motivation: Poor LeadershipThreats to Motivation: Boredom and DiscomfortThreats to Motivation: Lack of Moral FibreEncouraging Motivation: Pride in ServiceEncouraging Motivation: ManlinessEncouraging Motivation: ComradeshipEncouraging Motivation: LeisureEncouraging Motivation: Personal ControlChapter 3: TechnologyHistory of TechnologyThe Royal Flying Corps: The Aircraft IndustryThe Effect of Technological Invention: Aerial ViewsThe Effect of Technological Invention: Physical ProtectionPilot Led Innovation: Arming the AeroplanePilot Led Innovation: Aerial BombardmentThe Royal NavyPreparing a BaseCivilian Scientists and National DefenceSubmarinesAnti-Submarine DevelopmentsChapter 4: Home FrontThe ThreatLife on the Home Front: 1914-1915Combat on the Home Front: The RNAS 1914-1915Combat Preparations: Not Fighting the Zeppelin 1914-1915Combat on the Home Front: Fighting the Zeppelin 1914-1915Life on the Home Front: 1916-1918Combat on the Home Front: Not Fighting the Zeppelin 1916Combat on the Home Front: Aeroplane Raids 1917-1918Servicemen: View of the RaidsChapter 5: Representations of WarRAF: The Establishment of a Peacetime ServicePublic AffectionHeroism and PilotsCreating the MythThe NavyPolitical and Economic Consequences of the Naval WarNaval Inertia and Lost FaithConclusionThe Contribution of the RFC and Navy to Great War StudiesEndnotes

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The Great War tore Europe apart, killing over 35 million men and challenging the notion of heroism. Air and Sea Power in World War I focuses on the experience of World War I from the perspective of pilots and sailors,to demonstrate that the army-centric view of war studies has been too limited.

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The Great War tore Europe apart killing over 35 million men and challenging the notion of heroism. Air and Sea Power in World War I focuses on the experience of World War I from the perspective of pilots and sailors and demonstrates that the army-centric view of war studies has been too limited.

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Features new primary source material including the journal of service men themselves

Details ISBN1350160245 Author Maryam Philpott Pages 272 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1350160245 ISBN-13 9781350160248 Publication Date 2020-04-30 Language English Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Short Title Air and Sea Power in World War I Subtitle Combat and Experience in the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Navy Format Paperback UK Release Date 2020-04-30 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2020-04-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC DEWEY 940.449 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-04-29

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  • Condition: New
  • ISBN-13: 9781350160248
  • Book Title: Air and Sea Power in World War I
  • ISBN: 9781350160248
  • Subject Area: Country
  • Publication Name: Air and Sea Power in World War I: Combat and Experience in the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Navy
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Subject: Government, History
  • Publication Year: 2020
  • Type: Textbook
  • Format: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Item Height: 216mm
  • Author: Maryam Philpott
  • Item Width: 135mm
  • Item Weight: 318g
  • Number of Pages: 272 Pages

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