Product Description
" They filled the skies over Germany during World War II. From high above Vietnam, they rained death and destruction on the jungle below. Their pinpoint accuracy played a vital role In the Gulf War. But do heavy bombers have a place in the military of the future? BOMBER GROUP is a comprehensive look at the history of strategic bombing. Fly along on some of the very first missions in World War I, and see how American general Billy Mitchell revolutionized the tactics and strategies during World War II. Stunning footage from some of the most important bombing raids in history show his theories in action. Military experts detail the technological advances that transformed the lumbering planes into devastating weapons, while former pilots and crewmembers tell what it was like to fly in classic bombers like the B-17 and B-29. Finally, examine the controversial role of heavy bombers today since cruise missiles can strike targets without risking the lives of airmen, are the days of the mighty, high-flying bomber finished?"
