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Sept. 1, 1996
Psychological Operations: Principles and Case Studies

The scope of military PSYOP during World War II, the Korean War, and in much of the 1960s was primarily limited to combat propaganda and psychological warfare psywar. During those times, it was accepted as a specialized tactical application and as a subordinate operation. The experiences of these
Sept. 1, 1994
The Role of US Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Cold War Era

Major Paulsen examines the role of nuclear weapons in the defense posture of the US between the end of World War II and the breakup of the USSR 50 years later. He gauges public opinion, reviews congressional testimony to determine the thinking of military leaders, and relies on his own military
Oct. 1, 1991
Organizational Structure for Air National Guard Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Colonel Ventresca analyzes and assesses the changes in the organizational structure of the active Air Force and the Air National Guard (ANG) fighter maintenance units from the time the ANG became a separate reserve component in 1946 to the present-day organization, which parallels the active Air
Aug. 1, 1988
Making Strategy

The authors analyze the evolution of strategy and the process by which strategy is devised. This book is descriptive rather than prescriptive in nature. In contrast to authors who offer advice and counsel concerning how to make strategy decisions, Colonel Drew and Dr. Snow concentrate on what
Sept. 1, 1985
The Evolution of the Cruise Missile

Although among the newest of US weapons, the cruise missile possesses a rich conceptual and technological heritage. The author addresses this heritage and the importance of understanding it when we consider deployment and employment options. Without the perspective provided by this history, our
Jan. 2, 1983
Strategy for Defeat: The Luftwaffe, 1933-1945

Dr. Murray's book provides a detailed analytical study of the development of the Luftwaffe. The author takes an in-depth look at the "easy war" (1939-40) and the turn toward Russia in Operation Barbarossa. Dr. Murray investigates the war of attrition from 1942 through early 1944 and