Air Power and the Pacific Arena in WWII

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"U.S. strategic air operations played a vital role in the success of the Allies in the Pacific arena during World War II. For example, Allied air power was a factor in the systematic recapture of the islands which had been taken by the Japanese. In addition, once bases were established on these islands, U.S. air forces were exploited for the purpose of conducting massive bombing raids on mainland Japan. This paper will show that this strategic use of air power was completely effective in terms of attaining U.S. objectives in the Pacific. The Fabyanic framework will be used for analysis of the air strategy, and Clausewitz's nine principles of war will be used for assessing that strategy.


The background of the Pacific conflict can be traced to the early 1930's, when Japan began conquering its neighboring countries. In 1931, Japanese troops invaded the Manchurian..."

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