War in the Falklands: Perspectives on British Strategy and Use of Air Power

Abstract

Examines the political atmosphere and events leading to the Falklands war and concludes that the war was caused by critical misperceptions on both sides. Analyzes British response with emphasis on force selection, strategy, 'Jointness, and the role of airpower. Suggests that British victory hinged on a well-coordinated, joint warfighting effort, and highlights the key role played by airpower, Concludes with a caution concerning the potential for worldwide perceptions of reduced US power projection capabilities in light of budget- induced force reductions. Warns that these perceptions could lead, as they did in the Falklands, to military conflict.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202643

Entities

People

  • John E. Marr

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies