Williamson "Wick" Murray was an American historian and author. He authored numerous works on history and strategic studies, and served as an editor on other projects extensively. He was professor emeritus of history at Ohio State University from 2012 until his death.
Despite the fascinating topic, this book is both dense and dull. Each chapter is its own contained unit. Be sure you are very well familiar with the counterpoint stories of the Allied air war or you'll miss the bulk of the compare-and-contrast elements of this book. The charts and graphs added a very nice touch.