Air Chief Marshals of India

Air Chief Marshals of India combines short military biographies and operational analyses to reveal how the personalities, attitudes, and life experiences of outstanding Indian airmen shaped the central air campaigns in Indian history. Their achievements proved decisive not only in the campaigns they led, but also in shaping the Indian Air Force and the dominant role of air power in modern warfare. Air Chief Marshals of India will be of interest to both general readers and students of military history—particularly those who wish to explore the use and development of air power as a national instrument of force. With contributions from leading military experts and historians, this book demonstrates how personal qualities and leadership styles translate into battle space outcomes.