Air Power in Conflict Resolution.

Abstract

This paper explores the strategy of air power employment in our history. It first looks at the genesis of air power theory and the legendary men who contributed to its development. Based on that foundation, the paper then defines the two extreme positions taken on the level of contribution that air power should make to conflict resolution. Historical cases from selected conflicts are discussed, emphasizing the role that air power was allowed to play. The focus of these case studies is on the successes, failures, and impact of air power and the underlying reasons for each. The paper concludes with an analysis of that data and recommendations for future strategists as we contemplate the application of air power in the resolution of future conflicts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309466

Entities

People

  • Robert A. Cline

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Aviation
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Petroleum
  • Second World War
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Economics
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.