

Phil Haun, "Tactical Air Power and the Vietnam War: Explaining Effectiveness in Modern Air Warfare" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
Aug 25, 2024
Phil Haun, an expert on tactical air power and modern warfare, delves into the intricacies of air power during the Vietnam War. He explains how air campaigns like Rolling Thunder often fell short of objectives while combined arms operations were more successful. Haun highlights operational and environmental factors crucial to air power effectiveness, analyzes the challenges faced by North Vietnam, and discusses the psychological impact of air dominance in military conflicts. His insights are pivotal for understanding air warfare's evolution and relevance today.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Role of Air Power in Modern Warfare
01:36 • 16min
Understanding North Vietnamese Air Defense Challenges in Vietnam War
17:56 • 2min
Air Power's Impact on the Vietnam War
20:06 • 9min
Linebacker I: Effectiveness and Strategic Implications
28:47 • 7min
The Psychological Edge of Air Power
36:05 • 4min