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The Johnson Air War Over Vietnam: An Unprecedented Look at the Air Campaign

Houston Powell

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The Johnson Air War Over Vietnam is an essential book for anyone interested in the Vietnam War or the history of air warfare. It provides an unprecedented look at the air campaign over Vietnam during the Johnson administration, drawing on newly declassified documents and interviews with key decision-makers to provide a comprehensive account of the planning and execution of the bombing campaign.

Rolling Thunder 1965 68: Johnson s air war over Vietnam (Air Campaign 3)

Rolling Thunder 1965–68: Johnson's air war over Vietnam (Air Campaign Book 3)

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	175 pages

The book begins by examining the origins of the air war, tracing its roots back to the early days of the Vietnam War. It then goes on to detail the planning and execution of the bombing campaign, providing a detailed look at the targets that were chosen, the weapons that were used, and the tactics that were employed.

The book also provides a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the air campaign, arguing that it failed to achieve its objectives and ultimately helped to prolong the war. It also discusses the legacy of the air war, examining its impact on the Vietnamese people and on the United States' reputation in the world.

The Johnson Air War Over Vietnam is a major contribution to the literature on the Vietnam War and the history of air warfare. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the air campaign over Vietnam and its impact on the course of the war.

Here are some of the key features of the book:

Draws on newly declassified documents and interviews with key decision-makers
Provides a comprehensive account of the planning and execution of the bombing campaign
Assesses the effectiveness of the air campaign and its impact on the course of the war
Discusses the legacy of the air war and its impact on the Vietnamese people and the United States' reputation in the world

If you are interested in the Vietnam War or the history of air warfare, then you need to read The Johnson Air War Over Vietnam. It is an essential book that provides an unprecedented look at the air campaign over Vietnam and its impact on the course of the war.

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The Johnson Air War Over Vietnam Rolling Thunder 1965 68: Johnson S Air War Over Vietnam (Air Campaign 3)