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The Korean War 1950–1953: Land-Air Aspects

Dr. John Mordike
23 January 2025
40 min
PME All levels

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The Korean War underscored the strategic significance of air power in modern warfare. Despite interservice debates on effectiveness, tactical air support proved critical in defensive operations, while interdiction yielded mixed results.
READ: The Korean War 1950–1953: Land-Air Aspects

References

  • Air & Space Power Centre: High factual reporting.
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC 
 

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