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Article: Air power and the Italian campaign, 1943-1945
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- RUSI Journal
- Article date:
- December 1, 1996
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CopyrightCopyright Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies Dec 1996. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The swiftness of the coalition defeat of Saddam Hussein's invading forces in Kuwait in 1991 has been chiefly attributed to the overwhelming use of airpower. But should this be taken as a blue-print for future operations? Given the unique circumstances of the Gulf War, Wing Commander Brookes seeks to enlighten and explore the issues raised on the efficacy of airpower through an examination of a more typical conflict-the Italian Campaign of 1943-45. Exploring the background and situation the ground for the Allied and Axis powers, he analyses the campaign and use of air in bombing raids against entrenched positions. most notably Cassino, and the part played by the heavy deployment of air ...