The air war, 1939-1945 by Richard J. Overy - D785 .O9 2005

“Originally published in 1980 and still the best one-volume aerial history of World War II, Richard Overys classic work remains profound and highly original. Far from just an account of the various air battles, Professor Overy treats the air war as a complex and fascinating historical web, woven out of grand strategy, economic mobilization, the recruitment of science, and the nature of leadership and training….” - Editorial Reviews