The Origins of War in the Air
- Location
- Library of Birmingham (Heritage Learning Space)
- Dates
- Wednesday 25 March 2015 (13:00-14:00)
- Contact
For more information, please contact the University of Birmingham's Cultural Engagement team at culture@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Image courtesy Dr Peter Gray
From the Wright Brothers' first flight it was little more than a decade until the outbreak of the First World War. But that was more than long enough for the magic of flight to seize the imagination of the public. It was also sufficient time for military authorities to latch onto the potential of war both in the air and from the air.
This talk by Dr Peter Gray, Senior Research Fellow in Air Power Studies and Director of the Centre for War Studies, will investigate how the themes of fear and fascination grew with time and examine the impact of the First World War and beyond.
This event is presented by University of Birmingham as part of Library of Birmingham's Origins Season. On the last Wednesday of the month between January and April 2015, University of Birmingham academics will deliver a series of lunchtime lectures exploring origins from wide-ranging research perspectives.
Venue: Library of Birmingham, Heritage Learning Space, Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND