Electronic Warfare
Element of Strategy and Multiplier of Combat Power
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1981
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Author: Don E. Gordon
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 0 8 8 2 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 2 2 2 5 - 7
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Request a sales quoteElectronic Warfare: Element of Strategy and Multiplier of Combat Power describes how the application of electronic warfare allowed the Allies to multiply combat power during World War II in order to accomplish strategic objectives. This book is composed of eight chapters that also consider how the United States had best prepare a strategy to fight on the battlefield with electronic warfare. After briefly presenting the history of electric warfare equipment, this book goes on exploring the technologies of cryptology and microwave radar, and their significance in the battle. These topics are followed by a chapter focusing on the accomplishments of the German surface fleet. The succeeding chapters demonstrate the power of German army with their U-boats, and cruisers, Scheer, Lutzow, Hipper, and Prinz Eugen. The final chapter looks into the issues of preparedness, the cost of defense, the role of technology, political and economic appraisal, and the need to multiply combat power quickly and inexpensively.
Foreword I Introduction Changing the Definition of Electronic Warfare A New Definition of Electronic Warfare Background II The Strategy The German Strategy Strategic Tasks ΙII Cryptology An Electronic Warfare Weapon British Cryptology The Battle of Jutland Between Wars Two Vital Decisions Polish Cryptology Enigma French Cryptology The Polish Gift How Enigma Worked German Cryptology United States Cryptology IV Microwave Radar An Electronic Warfare Weapon How Radar Works The Development of Radar A Comparison of Technological Policies A Policy to Protect the Electronic Warfare Capability The Dynamic Electronic Warfare Duo V The German Surface Fleet The First Target Invasion of Norway The Second Target-Bismarck Radio Direction Finding Intelligence Must Be Disseminated The Loss of Bismarck, a Decisive Strategic Factor VI A Unique Trilogy: Tirpitz, Convoy PQ 17 and Raiders Tirpitz, the Third Target Convoy PQ 17 Intelligence Work was Good Anatomy of a Disaster Merchant Raiders, the Fourth Target VII U-Boats The U-Boat, a Strategic Weapon, the Fifth Target A Description of the Weapon The Battle German Vulnerability Cryptologic Revelations VIII Can the United States Win the Next War? Is the U.S. Navy Prepared to Fight an Electronic Battle of the Atlantic? Comparison of Two World Wars-WW II and WW III The Threat The Strategy Capabilities Is the U.S. Army Prepared to Fight the Electronic Battle? An Electronic Warfare Policy Recommendation Notes Bibliography Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1981
- Imprint: Pergamon
- No. of pages: 192
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483208824
- eBook ISBN: 9781483222257
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