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Leon Bennett

    Three Wings for the Red Baron
    Churchill's War Against the Zeppelin 1914-18
    Fall of the Red Baron
    • 2015

      Churchill's War Against the Zeppelin 1914-18

      Men, Machines and Tactics

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The book delves into the significant impact of Zeppelin bombings on Britain during World War I, highlighting the casualties and the defensive strategies initiated by Winston Churchill, who was then First Lord of the Admiralty. It examines Churchill's proposals for air defense, including carrier and flying boat initiatives, which, although ultimately effective, were slow to implement. The author, Leon Bennett, combines his expertise in aeronautics and extensive research on aerial combat to provide a detailed narrative, complemented by nearly 200 illustrations.

      Churchill's War Against the Zeppelin 1914-18
    • 2014