Conditions for Using Strategic Air Power Against the Will of an Enemy

Abstract

There is little historical evidence that air power can affect the will of an enemy. The concept is nevertheless accepted as part of Air Force doctrine and by the political leadership of this country. It is therefore necessary to contemplate conditions that must exist if strategic air power is to be successfully used to affect the will of the enemy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA283169

Entities

People

  • Lloyd Connee

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • Civilian Population
  • Governments
  • Military Capabilities
  • North Vietnam
  • Second World War
  • Strategic Bombing
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies