Mannock was a pioneer in which area?
Submarine warfare
Fighter aircraft tactics
Artillery spotting
Bombing techniques
Answer
**Fighter aircraft tactics:** Defined by Major Edward Mannock, these maneuvers aimed at improving combat efficiency and survival in aerial engagements. Introduced during World War I, techniques included deflection shooting (aimed ahead to account for aircraft movement) and the "Mannock turn," a maneuver to evade an enemy's tail. These practices laid the foundation for modern air combat strategies.
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