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H. Sapolsky
STRATEGIC BOMBING
3. Has it worked?
Strategic (Bombing) offers the ability to gain victory in war by applying direct
pressure against the enemys vital center. But what killed targets unravel a
government? A nation? A movement?
Air power decisive arm and strategic bombing its dominant form.
Most effective when directed at economy, not population.
Must bomb key industries
Need for accuracy
High speed, high altitude bombers dont need fighters
30,000 ft
40,000
47,000
50,000
60-75,000