Desert Storm--An Evolution in Warfare.

Abstract

Many present-day warfare theorists suggest the combination of precision weapons and sustained air attack have ushered in a 'revolution' in warfare. Was the Desert Storm air operation truly a revolution in warfare? Was it a sudden and fundamental change in the way we visualize war? This essay compares the design of the Combined Bomber Offensive versus Nazi Germany with the Desert Storm air operation, demonstrating striking similarities between both operations, and concludes an evolution, not revolution, has brought about our current operational capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 12, 1996
Accession Number
ADA307438

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People

  • David T. Freaney

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  • Naval War College

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

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  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Defense Systems
  • Electrical Grids
  • Industrial Plants
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Second World War
  • Strategic Attack
  • Transportation
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies