The Dream of Civilized Warfare: World War I Flying Aces and the American Imagina

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Dream of Civilized Warfare by Linda R. Robertson The compelling story of the creation of the first American air force and how the American imagination was shaped by the depiction of the flying ace - the gentleman warrior who offered not only a symbol of warfare in stark contrast to the muddy, brutal world of the trenches, but also a distraction to the American public. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Analyzes the link between "civilized warfare" and the American self-imageLinda R. Robertson argues that the development of the United States as a global military power arose from the influence of an image of air combat carefully constructed during World War I to mask the sordid realities of modern ground warfare. The Dream of Civilized Warfare carries this trajectory to its logical end, tracing the long history of the American desire to exert the nations will throughout the world without having to risk the lives of ground soldiers-a theme that continues to reverberate in public discussions, media portrayals, and policy decisions today. Histories of American air power usually focus on World War II, when the air force became the foundation for the military strength of the United States. The equally fascinating story of World War I air combat is often relegated to a footnote, but it was the earlier war that first inspired the vision of the United States attaining dominance in world affairs through a massive air force. In The Dream of Civilized Warfare, Robertson presents the compelling story of the creation of the first American air force-and how, through the propaganda of the flying ace, a vision of "clean" or civilized combat was sold to politicians and the public. During World War I, air combat came to epitomize American ingenuity, technological superiority, adventure, leadership, and teamwork. Robertson reveals how the romantic and chivalric imagery associated with flying aces was a product of intentional propaganda and popular culture. Examining aviation history, military battles, films, literature, and political events, she looks at how the American publics imagination was shaped-how flying aces offered not only a symbol of warfare in stark contrast to the muddy, brutal world of the trenches, but also a distraction to an American public resistant to both intervention in a European conflict and the new practice of conscription. Author Biography Linda R. Robertson is professor and director of the Media and Society program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Review "In this extraordinary study, Robertson traces the American air service from its inception during World War I through the second Gulf conflict and reveals how through the romanticized myth of the flying ace the vision of "clean" or civilized combat was sold to receptive politicians and a gullible public. A highly controversial yet stimulating book that demands to be read." - Library Journal "The Dream of Civilized Warfare fills a crying need for an approach to the history of military aviation that acknowledges the forces of social and cultural history." - Military History" Long Description Linda R. Robertson argues that the development of the United States as a global military power arose from the influence of an image of air combat carefully constructed during World War I to mask the sordid realities of modern ground warfare. "The Dream of Civilized Warfare carries this trajectory to its logical end, tracing the long history of the American desire to exert the nations will throughout the world without having to risk the lives of ground soldiers--a theme that continues to reverberate in public discussions, media portrayals, and policy decisions today. Histories of American air power usually focus on World War II, when the air force became the foundation for the military strength of the United States. The equally fascinating story of World War I air combat is often relegated to a footnote, but it was the earlier war that first inspired the vision of the United States attaining dominance in world affairs through a massive air force. "In The Dream of Civilized Warfare, Robertson presents the compelling story of the creation of the first American air force--and how, through the propaganda of the flying ace, a vision of "clean" or civilized combat was sold to politicians and the public. During World War I, air combat came to epitomize American ingenuity, technological superiority, adventure, leadership, and teamwork. Robertson reveals how the romantic and chivalric imagery associated with flying aces was a product of intentional propaganda and popular culture. Examining aviation history, military battles, films, literature, and political events, she looks at how the American publics imagination was shaped--how flying aces offered not only a symbol of warfare in starkcontrast to the muddy, brutal world of the trenches, but also a distraction to an American public resistant to both intervention in a European conflict and the new practice of conscription. Linda R. Robertson is professor and director of the Media and Society program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Details ISBN0816642710 Author Linda R. Robertson Short Title DREAM OF CIVILIZED WARFARE Publisher University of Minnesota Press Language English ISBN-10 0816642710 ISBN-13 9780816642717 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Imprint University of Minnesota Press Country of Publication United States Residence US Birth 1946 Place of Publication Minnesota Subtitle World War I Flying Aces and the American Imagination DOI 10.1604/9780816642717 UK Release Date 2005-11-01 NZ Release Date 2005-11-01 US Release Date 2005-11-01 Pages 504 Publication Date 2005-11-01 DEWEY 940.44973 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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