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“Wells writes a book called The War in the Air, and it's similar to other books being written at the time that theorize these giant Zeppelin fleets.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: science fiction and warfare
For: Readers interested in military history and science fiction
Key quote: “In H.G. Wells' book, The German air fleet flies across the Atlantic secretly, you know, before war is declared in a Pearl Harbor style attack and bombs New York.”
The host discusses the historical context of air warfare and how early science fiction writers like H.G. Wells envisioned its potential. 'The War in the Air' is highlighted as a significant work that predicted the use of airships in warfare, particularly the bombing of cities, which sparked concerns about future military conflicts.