Endgame in the Pacific : complexity, strategy, and the B-29

by Gorman, G. Scott

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Summary

In war, competing systems introduce new technological means to gain advantage. Greater technological complexity, however, creates greater uncertainty-due not only to technical problems but also to unintended consequences when new technology is applied within the chaotic environment of war. In the last years of the war against Japan in the Pacific, Boeing's B-29 was the technological solution to attacking Japan across long distances. Application, however, was not as simple as planners had hoped. Uncertainties and unintended consequences accompanied the B-29's employment.

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Full Title: Endgame in the Pacific : complexity, strategy, and the B-29/ G. Scott Gorman.

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Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-61) and index.
Also available via Internet from the Air University Press web site.

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Isbns: 1585660752; 9781585660759
Oclc Number: (OCoLC)42913824

Publication Statement

Place: Maxwell AFB, Ala.
Publisher: Air University Press
Date: 2000

Physical Description

Extent: xiv, 64 pages :
Dimensions: 25 cm.
Illustrations: illustrations ;

Summary

In war, competing systems introduce new technological means to gain advantage. Greater technological complexity, however, creates greater uncertainty-due not only to technical problems but also to unintended consequences when new technology is applied within the chaotic environment of war. In the last years of the war against Japan in the Pacific, Boeing's B-29 was the technological solution to attacking Japan across long distances. Application, however, was not as simple as planners had hoped. Uncertainties and unintended consequences accompanied the B-29's employment.