Can Strategic Bombing Work against Iraq

Abstract

This paper addresses the question whether or not a strategic air campaign can defeat Iraq. In order to answer this question brief consideration is given to the American definition, experience and doctrine of strategic bombing. Next, the coalition's political aims and enemy intentions are examined in order to see if the air option is suited to accomplishing these goals. The outline of the air campaign over Iraq is detailed, with a discussion of its pros and cons. The essay concludes that given the political goals and current conditions in the region, the strategic air campaign is the best military option.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 11, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236508

Entities

People

  • Patrick J. Shaughnessy

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • California
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Military Organizations
  • New York
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies