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Linda R. Robertson argues that the introduction of america as a worldwide military power arose from the influence of a graphic of air battle carefully made during World Battle I to mask the sordid realities of modern floor warfare. The Dream of Civilized Warfare provides this trajectory to its reasonable end, tracing the long background of the North american want to exert the nation's will across the world and never have to risk the lives of floor soldiers - a style that continues to reverberate in public areas discussions, media portrayals, and coverage decisions today. In The Dream of Civilized Warfare, Robertson presents the compelling story of the creation of the first American air force-and how, through the propaganda of the traveling ace, a vision of "clean" or civilized battle was sold to politicians and the public. During World Battle I, air battle came up to epitomize American ingenuity, technical superiority, adventure, authority, and teamwork. Robertson shows how the loving and chivalric imagery associated with traveling aces was something of intentional propaganda and popular culture.
