{"product_id":"the-effectiveness-of-airpower-in-the-20th-century-part-three-1945-2000-paperback","title":"The Effectiveness of Airpower in the 20th Century: Part Three (1945 - 2000) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn F. O'Connell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCapt John F. O'Connell Usn (Ret)\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book reviews the actual effectiveness of military air power in accomplishing desired military and political goals in a number of conflicts following WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e During the Korean War and the Vietnam War, U.S. air power attempted a re-run of WWII aerial activities. However, in both conflicts, poltical constraints prevented the United States from achieving its desired political results, although the 1972 B-52 strategic bombing campaign against Hanoi worked to bring the North Vietnamese back to the negotiating table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Falklands\/Malvinas War pitted the UK against Argentina in a remote corner of the South Atlantic. Air power allowed a U.K victory, barely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The USSR held air supremacy over Afghanistan but was unable to subdue tough Afghan guerrillas, and was finally forced to withdraw after Stinger missiles were introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Gulf War demonstrated the increasing effectiveness of precision aerial weaponry. The conflict in Kosovo finally produced a result long sought by air power enthusiasts - an end to fighting brought about by air attack alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 17, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47503791718578,"sku":"9780595403530","price":18.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/e1c4460058da007c3bdd2531d6ef5548.webp?v=1779498762","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-effectiveness-of-airpower-in-the-20th-century-part-three-1945-2000-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}