Mosquitoes to Wolves: The Evolution of the Forward Air Controller

ISBN-13: 9781782666578 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 296 str.

Gary Robert Lester

Opis

Dr. Lester traces the evolution of US close air support, with special emphasis on Korea and Vietnam. He discusses the differing views of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force at some length and compares close air support in these two conflicts. The author notes the need for close air support in the Gulf War and explores the future of close air support. He punctuates this history and analysis with dramatic experiences of those who made it happen. Originally published in 1997. Contains maps and photographs in black and white.