An Examination of Linebacker II

Abstract

Much has been written about the reasons why the United States lost the Vietnam War, and much has been conflicting in nature, Even today, several ex-military who participated in the war are convinced it was not lost, and Linebacker II supports their claim. This paper uses a model for developing military strategy to examine Linebacker II since it may have been as positive as any event or campaign during the war. The Vietnam War destroyed two United States presidents, alienated the youth of the country, debased its currency and stunted the country's will and ability to use military force to protect national interest to this day. Did we learn anything from the war and in particular Linebacker II or are we destined to repeat the first war the United States lost in modern times.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 1994
Accession Number
ADA280736

Entities

People

  • Irvin L. Cakerice

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Geography
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Strategy
  • New York
  • North Vietnam
  • South Vietnam
  • United States
  • Vietnam War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.