The Story of the Airship (Non-rigid) A Study of One of America's Lesser Known Defense Weapons

"The Story of the Airship (Non-rigid)" by Hugh Allen is a journey into the world of early 20th-century American defense, focusing on the unsung heroes of the sky: non-rigid airships. The book, likely penned in the shadow of World War II, sheds light on the strategic significance of "blimps" in protecting America's coastlines, particularly from lurking submarines. Imagine a time when these lighter-than-air vessels were considered a crucial line of defense, patrolling the seas and safeguarding vital shipping lanes, a direct response to threats demonstrated by German U-boats during World War I, revealing the ingenuity and anticipation that drove airship innovation, setting the stage for understanding the role of these airships in American military history.