Bibliograph

Divining victory, airpower in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, William M. Arkin

Type

Label

Divining victory, airpower in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, William M. Arkin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-322) and index

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federal national government publication

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Divining victory

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

188048712

Responsibility statement

William M. Arkin

Sub title

airpower in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war

Summary

"The 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War may well be a paradigm for twenty-first century warfare. The technically sophisticated Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were confronted by a much smaller but well-armed and highly unconventional "state within a state" opponent. Israel launched an intensive 34-minute air assault designed to essentially disarm Hezbollah; it did not. Hezbollah's interspersion within the civilian population presented major targeting problems for the IDF, setting up condemnation of Israel's "over-reaction" in the international press. Airpower became the big loser in the press and after-action reports. Divining Victory examines the decisions, the effects, and the lessons learned for those who must confront similar enemies."--Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Escalation -- Hezbollah -- The war -- By the numbers -- Civilian damage in Lebanon -- Targeting for effect -- Perfect execution -- Airpower against terrorism

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Airpower in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah warAir power in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war

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