Modern Warfare: NATO's War amongst the People in Kosovo

Abstract

This monograph explores the application of Rupert Smith's theory regarding the utility of force and the six characteristics thereof using NATO's 1999 Operation Allied Force (the Kosovo campaign) as a case study. Smith's theory and conclusions provide insight for both political and military leaders interested in the profession of arms. The monograph investigates the events leading up to the conflict, highlighting tensions within NATO, the intricacy of conducting alliance warfare, and the need to determine NATO's role in a post-Cold War world. Analysis of the campaign reveals tensions in civilian-military relations and tensions within the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 2013
Accession Number
ADA583867

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Felice

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cold War
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Lessons Learned
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Treaties
  • United States European Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • History
  • Sociology

Readers

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