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Air Power's Lost Cause

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The first comprehensive treatment of the air wars in Vietnam.Filling a substantial void in our understanding of the history of airpower in Vietnam, this book provides the first comprehensive treatment of the air wars in Vietnam. Brian Laslie traces the complete history of these air wars from the beginning of American involvement until final withdrawal. Detailing the competing roles and actions of the air elements of the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force, the author considers the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war. He also looks at the air war from the perspective of the North Vietnamese Air Force. Most important for understanding the US defeat, Laslie illustrates the perils of a nation building a one-dimensional fighting force capable of supporting only one type of war.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781538189207
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 268
  • Published:
  • October 14, 2023
  • Dimensions:
  • 153x229x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 406 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 15, 2024

Description of Air Power's Lost Cause

The first comprehensive treatment of the air wars in Vietnam.Filling a substantial void in our understanding of the history of airpower in Vietnam, this book provides the first comprehensive treatment of the air wars in Vietnam. Brian Laslie traces the complete history of these air wars from the beginning of American involvement until final withdrawal. Detailing the competing roles and actions of the air elements of the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force, the author considers the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war. He also looks at the air war from the perspective of the North Vietnamese Air Force. Most important for understanding the US defeat, Laslie illustrates the perils of a nation building a one-dimensional fighting force capable of supporting only one type of war.

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