The Pegasus, The Dragon, and Air Power: Winged Myths?
Abstract
This monograph addresses the concept that air power can win a war alone. It reviews key air power theorists who have had a significant impact on U.S. air power thought in order to understand the theoretical basis for the idea that air power can win a war alone. The monograph then reviews several air campaigns from World War II to the present to determine if there is any evidence to support the theory that a war can be won solely through air power. The monograph argues that air power is not capable of delivering decision alone. It also argues that air power is not the preeminent arm of the U.S. military, but is a system within a system that is the U.S. military.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 21, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA356946
Entities
People
- Henry A. Arnold
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College