| ID | 187229 |
| Title Proper | Will the Germans Bombard New York? |
| Other Title Information | Hugo Gernsback and the Future War Tale |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Frederic Krome |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | During the first decades of the twentieth century the American public developed a fascination with the concept of the future war. Indeed, by the interwar years future war tales had become a staple of American popular culture, primarily via the mass circulation pulp magazines, where they played a pivotal role in promoting the growth of the science fiction genre. This study considers the role of the future war story in engaging the American public’s interest in military affairs during the first decades of the twentieth century, with a specific focus on the role of the author/editor/publisher Hugo Gernsback (1884–1967). |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Military History Vol. 86, No.1; Jan 2022: p.54–76 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Military History 2022-03 86, 1 |
| Key Words | Germans Bombard New Yor ; Future War Tale |