# The War in the Air

By H. G. Wells.

"The War in the Air" by H. G. Wells is a military science fiction novel published in 1908. The story follows Bert Smallways, an ordinary bicycle engineer who accidentally stumbles upon secret aircraft technology and gets swept into a catastrophic global conflict. As German airships launch a surprise attack on America and Asian forces join the fray, Bert witnesses the devastating power of aerial warfare. Wells's prophetic vision anticipates modern combat and World War I with chilling accuracy. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Science fiction; War stories; Air warfare -- Fiction

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