O impacto da utilização do poder aéreo no desenvolvimento das formas de se fazer guerra durante século XX

Abstract

This paper aims argues that since its development, airpower has been extremely important in the major conflicts that occurred in the history of mankind, especially in the twentieth century, more specifically from World War I to the Gulf War, and the lessons learned from these wars are still extremely important and relevant today. To better understand and put into context how airpower has greatly increased the fighting power of belligerents, the main developments in warfare, from ancient times to the Gulf War were explained. Additionally, this paper defines airpower and highlights some of the greatest renowned authors on the subject and their main considerations, and yet shows the airpower resources and functions. Furthermore, a synthesis of the main evolutions that occurred in the wars in the past was made, especially in the twentieth century, and the most important airpower functions that could be observed, utilizing real battlefield examples. Finally, the work ends with a brief summary of what was addressed end concludes with the main motives that a nation has in acquiring and maintaining airpower superiority.