Global Mission
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Editor's review
In the editor's view, the book's core value lies in its dual nature: it is at once a sweeping personal epic and a rigorous history of strategic thought. Arnold not only recounts in detail the development secrets of legendary aircraft such as the B-17 and B-29 and the combat application of strategic bombing, but also, from the vantage point of a decision-maker, analyzes military organizational reform, interservice coordination, and the complex interplay among the military, industry, technology, and politics. The book's practice, reflection on, and development of Douhet's theory of air supremacy are especially illuminating. Its narrative is grand yet attentive to detail, combining the sweep of top-level design with the texture of battlefield smoke.
For contemporary readers, Global Mission transcends mere historical record. It is a textbook on innovation, leadership, and foresight. In an age when technology is once again profoundly changing the face of war, Arnold's thinking on technological foresight, service transformation, and strategic planning still shines with wisdom. Reading this book not only illuminates a period of history that decided the fate of the world but also yields enduring insight into the building and application of power.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers with a strong interest in World War II history, military history, and especially the history of air force development
- Professionals and students researching strategy, military organization and management, technological innovation, and the evolution of warfare
- Businesspeople and managers seeking wisdom on decision-making, management, and foresight from the perspective of a historical leader
- Technology enthusiasts curious about the history of aerospace technology and its social impact
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment or novelistic war stories
- Pure military enthusiasts hoping for detailed tactical-level combat descriptions
Reading tips
- Reading alongside classic works such as William Mitchell's Winged Defense and Giulio Douhet's The Command of the Air is recommended, to build a complete genealogy of air power thought.
- While reading, pay particular attention to how General Arnold drove organizational change and integrated industrial resources; his managerial wisdom has considerable modern relevance.
- The book involves a large number of figures, institutions, and equipment models; consulting external sources as needed is advisable, but on a first reading there is no need to dwell on every detail—grasping the main thread of thought matters more.
About the publisher
Shanghai Translation Publishing House is a Chinese publisher oriented mainly toward translation and publishing. Its publications cover foreign literature, world classics and classic works, as well as social culture, folk literature and classical poetry. The database contains 2,618 titles, including Never Let Me Go, Les Misérables (2 volumes), Don Quixote (illustrated collector's edition), The Complete Comedies of Molière (4 volumes), The Complete Novels of Kafka (3 volumes), The Collected Works of Dostoevsky (9-volume set), Reason and Persons, and Oedipus Rex (Translation Classics). Its author resources include foreign writers such as Kazuo Ishiguro, Victor Hugo, Cervantes and Molière, as well as translators such as Zheng Kelu, Sun Jiameng, Li Jianwu and Zhang Kun. The publisher has brands such as "Translation Classics Selections" and "Translation Documentary," and emphasizes translated works in foreign literature and the humanities and social sciences, while also publishing bilingual dictionaries and foreign-language educational books. Public information is limited; the above is based on the book information in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 第一章 并非初愿的职业选择
- 第二章 1911年，跟着代顿市的莱特兄弟学飞行
- 第三章 军事飞行员与民用航空需求；比利·米切尔；不要把飞行和婚姻搅在一起；离家赶赴战场
- 第四章 第一次世界大战：没能上战场，守着办公桌
- 第五章 你还要配件干什么？疯子！
- 第六章 1919年至1925年：水晶球占卜术，环球飞行
- 第七章 1925年至1932年：审判比利；流放北方；装备司令部
- 第八章 1932年至1936年：美好的五年，驰骋疆场
- 第九章 真正的空军力量：四引擎轰炸机进驻兰利空军基地
- 第十章 慕尼黑转折点；管空军的闲事；“我们要和谁打仗？”；罗斯福总统闪起了绿灯
- 第十一章 摩根索和施密特；林德伯格和棒球比赛；老式的总统
- 第十二章 戈林意料之外的损失；我们清算了科伦坡德国航空运输协会
- 第十三章 不平静的东方；“我也想当个机长”；我遇到的第一次空袭
- 第十四章 不列颠和大联盟；“空中堡垒”展翅飞翔
- 第十五章 提交总统的报告；阿金夏
- 第十六章 比尔·努森；又一个疯子；珍珠港
- 第十七章 总统参谋班子的固定成员；联合参谋长委员会；丘吉尔来到华盛顿；“阿卡迪亚”会议
- 第十八章 媒体来搅局；杜立特轰炸东京；民用航空巡逻；苏联的绝地反击；出使不列颠；“轰炸机”哈里斯的照片；埃克和女子学校；
- 第十九章 支援阿拉曼战役；“火炬行动”；我们的轰炸机开始空袭欧洲；肯尼总算对了麦克阿瑟的路子；罗斯福总统说：“猪是猪，飞
- 第二十章 八个橡皮艇理论家；“守住瓜达卡纳尔岛！”；航空兵大队由45个增加到237个；海军接管；空中护士；“我还是很高兴
- 第二十一章 只有一间房，只能挤着住；谁将得到增援？翼展全球；肯尼的来信；苏联人不满意
- 第二十二章 “卡萨布兰卡”会议；会见蒋介石
- 第二十三章 蒋委员长；总统的意思和推心置腹的答复；陈纳德，还是比斯尔；“花生米”；驼峰航线；约翰爵士认为，假如宋美龄女士
- 第二十四章 桌子上的文件堆起来了；视察第8航空队
- 第二十五章 “六分仪”会议；四巨头；意大利；B-29投入战斗
- 第二十六章 阿诺德将军专用；首相终于相信了；纳粹空军的发展
- 第二十七章 诺曼底海滩，登陆第三天；V-1火箭轰炸伦敦
- 第二十八章 战术空军力量：巴顿的第3集团军高歌猛进；喷气式飞机，对情报工作的若干想法
- 第二十九章 太平洋战场的负面新闻；我的暂时退出；海军航空兵希望独立；再访欧洲；巴黎，巴顿，兰斯和法兰克福
- 第三十章 地中海和巴西；德国停战；再战太平洋；尼米兹和李梅；乔治·马歇尔遇到了麻烦
- 第三十一章 重新部署和波茨坦；鹰巢；对日最后通牒
- 第三十二章 炸弹，外交官和一封难以起笔的信
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About the author
Henry H. Arnold is an author about whom the Chinese library records provide limited information; his full English name, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly documented. The library currently holds one work by him, titled Global Mission, which is classified under world history. Based on the available material, this work is the main basis for understanding Arnold's writing, as its subject matter concerns historical developments and significant events on a global scale, indicating the author's attention to world history. Because public information is limited, it is not yet possible to confirm his educational background, professional experience, or other works, nor to determine his specific position in academic or writing circles. Readers interested in the author and his book may examine the content of Global Mission to observe its narrative approach and selection of historical sources, thereby forming a preliminary understanding of his writing style.
Zhang Heyan is an author about whom limited public information is available. Eight works appear under this name in the library, concentrated in history, military affairs, and biography. Representative titles include War Diary: 1939–1945, Global Mission, U.S. Navy Reports of World War II, The Yalta Inside Story, and For Peace, alongside translations or editions of My Own Story: The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt, In Place, and Lonely but Not Alone: The Memoirs of the Queen of the Netherlands. These works center largely on World War II and the international politics, military operations, and personal recollections surrounding it, combining historical documentation with narrative presentation. Common categories include essays and miscellaneous writings, world history, general biography, historical reading, and foreign literature. As biographical details are unavailable, readers may understand the author's orientation mainly through these works.
