Author : Walter Boyne
Release : 2011-03-04
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 006/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis How the Helicopter Changed Modern Warfar by : Walter Boyne
Download or read book How the Helicopter Changed Modern Warfar written by Walter Boyne. This book was released on 2011-03-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The helicopter was introduced to warfare during World War II. Since then, it has had a profound effect at both the tactical and strategic levels. This in-depth book by a military aviation expert examines the growth of the helicopter's importance in warfare and argues convincingly that severe flaws in the military procurement process have led to U.S. troops using antiquated helicopter designs in combat despite billions spent on research and development.