War from the Top"Wilt writes . . . well and offers many sound perceptions." Choice " . . . a stimulating book . . . a timely warning against overindulgence in hindsight in evaluating the great issues of the war . . . " Parameters " . . . a significant new study . . . a clearly written, excellent book . . . " Airpower Journal " . . . an impressive work of scholarship . . . " British Politics Group Newsletter "Wilt's comparative approach permits us fresh perspectives