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    Luftwaffe Maritime Operations In World War II: Thought, Organization And Technology
    Luftwaffe Maritime Operations In World War II: Thought, Organization And Technology
    Luftwaffe Maritime Operations In World War II: Thought, Organization And Technology
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    Luftwaffe Maritime Operations In World War II: Thought, Organization And Technology

    By Major Winston A. Gould

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    The development of airpower can be traced to three key elements: thought, organization and technology. The Luftwaffe of World War II is no different. This paper will examine the Luftwaffe’s thought, organization and technology as it pertains to maritime operations, or as the modern United States Air Force (USAF) calls it, Countersea Operations. These maritime operations will include direct support of the Kriegsmarine and independent Luftwaffe operations against the Allies. Luftwaffe thought will show that doctrinally the Luftwaffe was not as prepared for the maritime role its leaders thrust upon it, but flexibility and the application of the tenets of airpower provided the basis for adaptation. Also included will be an examination of the fierce rivalry between the Luftwaffe and Kreigsmarine senior leadership and how this interfered with the conduct of countersea operations. Luftwaffe organization during World War II provided a more than adequate basis for conducting the countersea campaign. The adaptability of the operational and support structure allowed the Luftwaffe to accomplish a variety of missions, even as their aircraft and weapons were proving deficient. Finally, the Luftwaffe was at the forefront of innovation in the field of aviation technology, including airframe and weapon development. Once again, interference by senior leadership and equipment teething problems combined with increasing Allied attacks cost the Luftwaffe precious time.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLucknow Books
    Release dateAug 15, 2014
    ISBN9781782897989
    Luftwaffe Maritime Operations In World War II: Thought, Organization And Technology

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      The book (thesis) was an "introduction" to the Luftwaffe's
      maritime operations. The only "operation" described
      was that of a FW Condor sighting and the communication
      slowness; nothing was achieved.

      Organization charts could not be read at any magnification.
      Photos of aircraft were good but no data on range,
      armament, etc were provided.






















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    Luftwaffe Maritime Operations In World War II - Major Winston A. Gould

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    LUFTWAFFE MARITIME OPERATIONS IN WORLD WAR II: THOUGHT, ORGANIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY

    by

    Winston A. Gould, Major, USAF

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

    Preface 5

    Abstract 6

    Introduction 7

    Luftwaffe Thought and Doctrine 8

    Doctrine: Evolution or Dogma 8

    The influence of Douhet and the Spirit of the Offense 9

    Luftwaffe Regulation 16 10

    Summary 14

    Luftwaffe Organization 16

    The See-Luftstreitkrafte 16

    The organization of the Luftwaffe 17

    Operationalizing the war in the Atlantic 20

    Summary 22

    Luftwaffe Technology 23

    Naval aviation development and use 23

    Aircraft and operations of Fliegerführer Atlantik 24

    The evolution of air-to-surface guided weapons 26

    Remote guidance of aircraft 27

    Summary 28

    Conclusion 29

    REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER 30

    Bibliography 31

    FIGURES 36

    ILLUSTRATIONS 42

    Preface

    The German Luftwaffe maritime forces were colloquially known as Der See Adlers, or The Sea Eagles. This particular breed of the Luftwaffe developed its own doctrine and tactics to accomplish the many unique roles it was assigned. Units were created to meet unique requirements, often in response to a pressing need and learning from expensive and painful lessons. German ingenuity and creativity once again came to the forefront in the adaptation of current technology and the development of special weapons to support maritime operations.

    The German Luftwaffe of World War II is well known for its role in supporting the Blitzkrieg tactics of the Wehrmacht Heer, or German Army. Another important role was the use of the Luftwaffe in maritime operations in support of the Kriegsmarine. This research paper will examine the role of the Luftwaffe in maritime operations, specifically in the Atlantic area of operations. First, this paper will examine the thought and doctrine of the Luftwaffe in maritime operations. Secondly, this paper will examine the organization of the Luftwaffe, specifically the units employed in maritime operations. Finally, this paper will examine the technology employed by the Luftwaffe in maritime operations.

    I would like to acknowledge the guidance received from my research advisor, Dr Richard R. Muller. His expertise and vast knowledge of the Luftwaffe in World War II assisted in zeroing in on the subject. I would also like to acknowledge the wonderful assistance of Miss Terry Kiss of the Air University Library. Her tireless efforts searching for reference material were invaluable. Finally, I would like to thank the Toni Petito of the Air Force Historical Research Agency. The AFHRA’s vast repository of translated German documents provided immeasurable information for this paper.

    Abstract

    The development of airpower can be traced to three key elements: thought, organization and technology. The Luftwaffe of World War II is no different. This paper will examine the Luftwaffe’s thought, organization and technology as it pertains to maritime operations, or as the modern United States Air Force (USAF) calls it, Countersea Operations. These maritime

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