Air Power and the Ground War in VietnamDr. Donald J. Mrozeks research sheds considerable light on how the use of air power evolved in the Vietnam War. Much more than simply retelling events, Mrozek analyzes how history, politics, technology, and the complexity of the war drove the application of air power in a long and divisive struggle. Mrozek delves into a wealth of original documentation, and his scholarship is impeccable. His analysis is thorough and balanced. His conclusions are well reasoned but will trouble those who have never seriously considered how the application of air power is influenced by factors far beyond the battlefield. Wether or not the reader agrees with Mrozek, the quality of his research and analysis makes his conclusions impossible to ignore. John C. Fryer, Jr. Brigadier General, United States Air Force Commander, Center for Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education |
Contents
AIR POWER THEORIES AIR FORCE THINKING AND | 3 |
INTERSERVICE DIFFERENCES COMMAND AND CONTROL | 27 |
CIVILIAN OFFICIALS | 49 |
SelfDefeating Aspects of the US Commitment | 57 |
The Continuation of War as Politics | 64 |
RETHINKING GROUND WARFARE | 73 |
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Air Power and the Ground War in Vietnam: Ideas and Actions Donald J. Mrozek No preview available - 1988 |
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