The War in the Air
by H. G. Wells
- First published
- 1908
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Science fiction
- War stories
- Air warfare
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #780. The War in the Air on Wikipedia.
