After airpower’s contribution during the First World War and its impact on the stalemate that had developed, some people recognized its great potential, and began to envision its use in future conflicts. These theorists, or visionaries, began to think how to develop further airpower, and how it could be best used in the future warfare. During the interwar years, their prophecies and predictions not only shaped airpower development, but influenced tactics and strategies during the Second World War. In other words, the use of allied airpower in the Second World War represented the ultimate fulfillment of the predictions and prophecies put forward during the interwar years. In order to successfully and efficiently use airpower, and ultimately
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During the battle, both sides, German and Russian, concentrated their airpower on the battlefront, thus creating bloody stalemate, and repeating the mistakes of the First World War.9 Analyzing this battle it becomes evident how both sides used their airpower to support front lines. If one of them applied different tactics, and decided to use bombers to strike supply lines and airfields behind enemy lines, maybe they would prevail in the battle, and ensured quicker victory. Finally, Russians put the air offensive concept into operational practice during the Orel and Kharkov battle. Striking the Germans supply lines and airfields Russians denied the Germans critical reinforcement capability. Russian effort in using its airpower and bombers in offensive mode of attack achieved the strategic initiative in the …show more content…
During the Allied offensive on New Guinea, more precisely Wakde, Sarmi, and Biak, General Kenney used its airpower first to gain control of the air. After securing air supremacy, he isolated the landing zone, destroyed Japanese shore defenses, and provided direct support during the Allied invasion. At the same time, he conducted reconnaissance missions, supported ground operations and transported troops and supplies to the battlefield frontline.17 The outcome of these battles show just how successful joint effort can be. Defeating Japanese in the air and gaining air supremacy, Kenny secured the continuation of the further operations. Moreover, he used its airpower to its full potential to provide support and protection to the ground forces. Supporting ground operations and invasion, he allowed the seizure of the fields that he could use for its further advancement and
During the battle, both sides, German and Russian, concentrated their airpower on the battlefront, thus creating bloody stalemate, and repeating the mistakes of the First World War.9 Analyzing this battle it becomes evident how both sides used their airpower to support front lines. If one of them applied different tactics, and decided to use bombers to strike supply lines and airfields behind enemy lines, maybe they would prevail in the battle, and ensured quicker victory. Finally, Russians put the air offensive concept into operational practice during the Orel and Kharkov battle. Striking the Germans supply lines and airfields Russians denied the Germans critical reinforcement capability. Russian effort in using its airpower and bombers in offensive mode of attack achieved the strategic initiative in the …show more content…
During the Allied offensive on New Guinea, more precisely Wakde, Sarmi, and Biak, General Kenney used its airpower first to gain control of the air. After securing air supremacy, he isolated the landing zone, destroyed Japanese shore defenses, and provided direct support during the Allied invasion. At the same time, he conducted reconnaissance missions, supported ground operations and transported troops and supplies to the battlefield frontline.17 The outcome of these battles show just how successful joint effort can be. Defeating Japanese in the air and gaining air supremacy, Kenny secured the continuation of the further operations. Moreover, he used its airpower to its full potential to provide support and protection to the ground forces. Supporting ground operations and invasion, he allowed the seizure of the fields that he could use for its further advancement and