Strategic Collection (page 9)

Japan - The town Otsu, on lake Biwa Otsu
Lantern slide of the town Otsu, on lake Biwa. Otsu (Otsu-shi) is a small village in Japan. It is located about five miles from Kyoto, and is considered a central and strategic location in Japan

Boeing B-47 Stratojet 20617 USAF
The Boeing B-47 was a high-flying, long range strategic nuclear jet bomber. It was a key part of the USAF Strategic Air Command

Boeing B-47 Stratojet 31822 USAF
The Boeing B-47 was a high-flying, long range strategic nuclear jet bomber. It was a key part of the USAF Strategic Air Command

Map of Sardinia by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Sardinia, showing airfields and seaplane bases during the Second World War. The island was experiencing concentrated bombing by the Allied Strategic Air Force. Date: 1943

Bizerta and environs by G. H. Davis
Bizerta (Bizerte, Tunisia, North Africa), its environs and main topographical features. An air-view map of Bizerta, key point of air attacks on Sardinia and Sicily during the Second World War

Tunis commanding Sicilian Channel by G. H. Davis
Tunis, which with Bizerta commands the Sicilian Channel. A contour map showing the capital of Tunisia, its approaches, roads, harbour and surrounding terrain

Madagascar strategic island by G. H. Davis
Madagascar, the strategic island to Allied communications in the East, occupied by British forces, forestalls a Japanese plot during the Second World War

Strategic factors in the north by G. H. Davis
Strategic factors in the north: Swedish iron ore; Norways coast. A pictorial map of Scandinavia, showing the iron fields and their ports of shipment

Battle for Chateau Mondement 1914
During the Battle of the Marne, the Chⴥ au de Mondement was taken and re-taken several times by French forces, before the German retreat at the end of the battle

Battleship v. submarine by G. H. Davis
Battleship versus submarine: Sir Percy Scotts views on the position of the capital ship illustrated in a series of special Sphere diagrams. Top: the fleet bottled up in a harbour by submarines

Siege of Delfzijl
Maurits van Nassau, prince of Orange, wins a series of significant battles over the Spanish : the capture of the port of Delfzijl is an important strategic victory. Date: 1591

Siege of Sluis
The Spanish capture the important strategic port of Sluis (Sluys), and retain it till 1604 when it is recaptured by the Dutch. Date: 12 June 1586

Castle on mound overlooking settlement surrounded by town wall

The suns rays glint off the hull of the strategic missile submarine USS Maryland
February 15, 2009 - The suns rays glint off the hull of the strategic missile submarine USS Maryland as it cruises atop the waves somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean

Army ground radar antennae on display on Ford Island as part of a large Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) held in the Oahu, Hawaii

The Spirit of Denali flies over the Alaska Range
June 11, 2007 - The Spirit of Denali flies over the Alaska Range en route to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

A B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber of the U. S. Air Force
A B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber of the U.S. Air Force takes off from Fairford Air Force Base, United Kingdom

A U. S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and a U. S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber
Yigo, Guam, November 16, 2005 - A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter maneuvers over the taxiway of Andersen Air Force Base on the U.S. territory of Guam. Behind the Seahawk is a U.S

Members of the Mexican Navy approach a German combat support ship
April 26, 2009 - A Mexican boarding team member climbs onto the deck of the German navy combat support ship Frankfurt Am Main (A 1412)

An Avro Vulcan bomber of the Royal Air Force, landing at Volkel Air Base, The Netherlands

B-2 Spirit bomber
Over the Pacific Ocean - A B-2 Spirit bomber soars during a deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

A RQ-8A Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle in flight
St. Inigoes, Maryland, June 27, 2005 - A RQ-8A Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV)

A B-52 Stratofortress deploys its drag chute
April 16, 2009 - A B-52 Stratofortress deploys its drag chute while landing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, after a training mission

Illustration of a Handley Page Victor K2 aircraft

A B-1 Bomber
March 25, 2003 - A B-1 Bomber proceeds on his mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker in the skies near Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

F-15B Eagles escort the first Hawaii-based C-17 Globemaster III to its home
Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii - F-15B Eagles escort the first Hawaii-based C-17 Globemaster III to its home. Hickam is the first base outside the continental U.S. to permanently host the C-17

A C-17 Globemaster strategic transport aircraft taxiing on the runway in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The aircraft operates out of Papa Air Base in Hungary

Men and equipment being parachuted over Korea
Men and equipment being parachuted to earth in an operation conducted by United Nations airborne units. Ca. 1951

A C-17 Globemaster III in flight
May 10, 2006 - A C-17 Globemaster III flies over McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey

A C-17 takes off from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina
August 30, 2006 - A C-17 takes off from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina

An E-4 Advanced Airborne Command Post of the U. S. Air Force
An E-4 Advanced Airborne Command Post of the U.S. Air Force at Nuremberg, Germany

An E-3 Sentry of the NATO AWACS Wing in 25th anniversary colors
An E-3 Sentry aircraft of the NATO AWACS Wing in 25th anniversary colors, Geilenkirchen, Germany

A C-17 Globemaster III doing an assault landing on a new runway at Allen Army Airfield
September 29, 2009 - A C-17 Globemaster III does an assault landing on a new runway at Allen Army Airfield, Alaska

A C-17 Globemaster III
March 22, 2011 - A C-17 Globemaster III takes off from Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington on a mission in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn

A pallet containing humanitarian relief supplies
May 20, 2009 - A pallet containing humanitarian relief supplies destined for Pakistan is prepared to be loaded into the cargo bay of a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia

French Air Force E-3F AWACS at Albacete Air Base, Spain
French Air Force E-3F AWACS taken at NATO TLP, Albacete Air Base, Spain

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft refueling from a KC-10 Extender
November 25, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender while flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

An SH-3D Sea King Airborne Early Warning helicopter of the Spanish Navy, Rota, Spain

An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flies over the Atlantic Ocean. The UAV is embarked aboard the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG 8)

A Boeing E-3A AWACS of NATO landing at Konya Air Base, Turkey, during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2013

A NATO AWACS E-3A Sentry landing in Konya, Turkey
A NATO AWACS E-3A Sentry attending the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2013-2 in Konya, Turkey

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber refuels during a close-air-support mission
Over Afghanistan - A B-52 Stratofortress bomber refuels during a close-air-support mission. The KC-135 Stratotanker transfers fuel to the bomber at about 16 gallons per second

A Tiger Shark unmanned aerial vehicle prepares for landing
A Tiger Shark unmanned aerial vehicle returns from a mission supporting forces in theater. The Tiger Shark UAV is the result of a rapid deployment effort by the Naval Air Systems Command special

A B-1B Lancer takes off at an air base in Southwest Asia
January 23, 2010 - A B-1B Lancer takes off at an air base in Southwest Asia

A B-2 Spirit bomber prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
Over the Pacific Ocean - A B-2 Spirit bomber prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

A practice pallet is released from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III
August 13, 2007 - A practice pallet is released from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during an airdrop training mission

A B-52H Stratofortress bomber of the Air Force Reserve arriving at the NATO days in Ostrava, Czech Republic

A Formation of U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs prepare for departure
December 18, 2008 - A Formation of U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs prepare to depart from Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina

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"Unleashing the Power of Strategy: Aerial Forces in Action" In this captivating snapshot, four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soar through the sky with precision and purpose. Their strategic maneuvers echo the importance of careful planning and execution. Accompanying them are U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters, showcasing their immense capabilities as they gracefully navigate through the clouds. Together, these forces epitomize strategic collaboration on a global scale. A lone Royal Australian Air Force F-111 takes flight against a backdrop between Berlin and Rome, symbolizing the vast distances covered by aerial operations in pursuit objectives. The awe-inspiring presence of a B-2 Spirit soaring high above reminds us of its unparalleled stealth capabilities - an embodiment of strategy at its finest. Delving into history, we witness the Republic XF-12 Rainbow RC-2 taking center stage. This iconic aircraft represents an era where strategic innovation pushed boundaries to new heights. Maps become our guiding compasses as we explore G. H. Davis's depiction of war in North Africa - highlighting how geography played a pivotal role in shaping military strategies during crucial conflicts. Continuing our journey across Europe, another map by G. H. Davis showcases Sicily's significance as a strategically vital location throughout history – reminding us that every inch holds untold stories waiting to be discovered. Amidst all this action-packed imagery, a C-17 Globemaster III releases flares over the Atlantic Ocean - not only demonstrating tactical prowess but also emphasizing the importance of defensive measures for successful missions. Taking us back to World War II is an image capturing LCC-LFB emergency dam unit and trailer pump; it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos, strategists find ways to mitigate disaster and protect lives at all costs. Finally, G. H. Davis enlightens us about Crete and Cyprus' strategic importance – two Mediterranean gems whose geographical positioning has shaped the course of history.