The Impact of Allied Air Interdiction on German Strategy for Normandy. Saber Measures (Bravo).
Abstract
Over the past several years, serious doubts have arisen among various analysts regarding the value of interdiction attacks by US tactical air forces. Indeed, conclusions have been reached in some quarters that tactical air interdiction is hardly a worthwhile military objective. Attempts have been made to support these conclusions through 'quantitative analyses' which have purported to demonstrate that interdiction campaigns do not yield significant returns in relation to the effort and resources invested in them. This study is an investigation of the value of the interdiction campaign by Allied air forces during the invasion of Normandy in June 1944. However, the value of that interdiction campaign is not assessed through quantitative analysis, but rather through the eyes of the German generals who endured it.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0859421