The Bomber Mafia

The Bomber Mafia: A Tale of Innovation and Obsession

Paperback Published on: 02/06/2022
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The Bomber Mafia
An intriguing page-turner
An easy read into the less-explored topic of the Bomber Mafia. Gladwell’s book gives interesting insight into the dreams behind warfare and the ambiguous m... READ MORE
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Synopsis

A riveting tale of persistence, innovation, and the incalculable wages of war, from Malcolm Gladwell, the international bestselling author of Talking to Strangers and host of the award-winning podcast Revisionist History

Most military thinkers in the years leading up to World War II saw the airplane as an afterthought. But a small band of idealistic strategists had a different view. This "Bomber Mafia" asked: What if precision bombing could, just by taking out critical choke points - industrial or transportation hubs - cripple the enemy and make war far less lethal? In The Bomber Mafia, Gladwell delves deep into questions of how technology and best intentions collide in the heat of war.

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780141998374
  • Number of pages: 256
  • Weight: 202g
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 15 mm

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The Bomber Mafia
An easy-reading, interesting story that is accessible to everyone
Following the mass casualties of the trench warfare of World War 1, a group of radical thinkers in America pushed for a change in the way wars were fought ... READ MORE
Rob S
The Bomber Mafia
Fascinating, articulate and engaging !
I loved this book. It is about the development of aerial bombing and the related development of technology, strategy and moral components that result in ... READ MORE
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