Ironically, Rolling Thunder was one of the most influential episodes of the Cold War – its failure spurring the 1970s US renaissance in professionalism, fighter design, and combat pilot training. Dr. Richard P. Hallion, one of America’s most eminent air power experts, explains how Rolling Thunder was conceived and fought, and why it became shorthand for how to fight an air campaign.
- Introduction
- Chronology
- Attackers’ Capabilities
- Defenders’ Capabilities
- Campaign Objectives
- The Campaign
- Analysis and Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index