02489cam a22003493u 4500 30047 UtSlPG 20260610133702.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UG Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John), 1863-1934 Aircraft and Submarines : The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-20 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Aircraft and Submarines" by Willis J. Abbot is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the invention, development, and contemporary applications of aircraft and submarines, particularly highlighting their roles in warfare during World War I. It delves into the evolution of these technologies, discussing pivotal figures in aviation history like the Wright brothers and pioneering inventors in submarine technology, while speculating on future uses beyond military applications. The opening of the book sets the stage with a dramatic recounting of the Battle of Mons, where British troops were saved from encirclement due to aerial reconnaissance. It establishes the significance of air power as a transformative element in modern warfare. Abbot emphasizes the revolutionary nature of aircraft, which altered conventional military strategies, and contrasts this with the submarine's impact on naval warfare. The author reflects on humanity's long-standing fascination with flying and underwater navigation, presenting an engaging narrative that intertwines historical accounts with personal experiences of those who advanced these technologies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Aeronautics, Military Aeronautics World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine Submarines (Ships) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30047 70895 70895