Combat Data Concerning the Effectiveness of Close Air Support
Abstract
The battlefields of World War II and the war in Korea furnished clear proof that one of the most difficult types of tactical air missions to execute is that of close air support. Even if such a mission is well executed, the question often arises as to just how effective it has been, and whether the results fully justify the cost and the difficulty of the mission. In a search for answers to these questions the author examined past battlefield experiences to determine the role played by close air support in the outcome of the battle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0774272
Entities
People
- Ernest F. Fisher
- Richard P. Weinert