In this episode of Books to Battles, Dr. Rich Muller, Dr. Rob Hutchinson, and Lt Col Ben Heidenreich discuss SAASS 627, Airpower in the Age of Total War. Covering airpower and military history through World War II, they explore technological innovation, strategic transformation, and the lessons learned from early air campaigns. The conversation highlights how the course connects historical context to modern strategic thinking, preparing students to apply the enduring principles of airpower to contemporary and future conflicts.All views expressed are the speaker's own and do not necessarily represent the Department of Defense, the US government, or any other affiliated organization.

In this episode of Books to Battles, Dr. Rich Muller, Dr. Rob Hutchinson, and Lt Col Ben Heidenreich discuss SAASS 627, Airpower in the Age of Total War. Covering airpower and military history through World War II, they explore technological innovation, strategic transformation, and the lessons learned from early air campaigns. The conversation highlights how the course connects historical context to modern strategic thinking, preparing students to apply the enduring principles of airpower to contemporary and future conflicts. All views expressed are the speaker's own and do not necessarily represent the Department of Defense, the US government, or any other affiliated organization.

Airpower in the Age of Total War

Books to Battles is the official podcast of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), where rigorous academic thought meets real-world military application. In each episode, we'll take you inside our school to explore its courses, students, and faculty. We'll show how foundational ideas—from classic works of strategy to cutting-edge scholarship—inform the development and execution of air and space power in today’s complex strategic environment. Join us as we bridge the gap between theory and practice, bringing deep intellectual insight to the art of war in the air and beyond.All views expressed in this series are the speakers' own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, or any other affiliated organizations.

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Books to Battles is the official podcast of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), where rigorous academic thought meets real-world military application. In each episode, we'll take you inside our school to explore its courses, students, and faculty. We'll show how foundational ideas—from classic works of strategy to cutting-edge scholarship—inform the development and execution of air and space power in today’s complex strategic environment. Join us as we bridge the gap between theory and practice, bringing deep intellectual insight to the art of war in the air and beyond. All views expressed in this series are the speakers' own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, or any other affiliated organizations.

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