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Barren Sead: Usaf Suppression Of Enemy Air Defense Doctrine, 19531972
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Since 1972, The United States Air Force Has Argued That Its Operations Against North Vietnam Were Unsuccessful Primarily Through A Combination Of Civilian Interference And Poor Strategic Choices. Often Citing The Success Of Operation Linebacker Ii As An Example Of What Might Have Been Had Its Leaders Been Given Free Rein, For Almost Fifty Years The Air Force Has Maintained That Its Proper Employment Is The Key To Winning Americas Wars.In Barren Sead, Award Winning Historian James L. Young Jr. Propagates A Different Theory: Instead Of Being A Sign Of What The Air Force Was Capable Of, Linebacker Ii Was A Bitter Failure That Starkly Outlined The Usafs Limitations. Furthermore, Instead Of The Meddling Of The Johnson And Nixon Administrations, This Defeat Was Brought About By Air Force Leaders Refusal To Develop A Suppression Of Enemy Air Defenses (Sead) Doctrine From 19531972. Relying Primarily On Air Force Archival Documents, Memoirs, And Contemporary Doctrinal Publications, Dr. Young Illustrates Just How Dangerous The Air Forces Failure To Nurture Its Sead Capability Was During This Period Of The Cold War.James L. Young Jr. Holds A Doctorate In U.S. History From Kansas State University And Is A Graduate Of The United States Military Academy. He Is The Winner Of The United States Naval Institute'S 2016 Cyberwarfare Essay Contest And A Runner Up In The 2011 James Adams Cold War Essay Contest, With Other Articles Published In Armor, The Journal Of Military History, And Proceedings. In Addition To Barren Sead, Which Is His First Nonfiction Book, Dr. Young Also Writes Alternate History (Usurper'S War Series And Phases Of Mars Anthologies) And Military Science Fiction (Vergassy Universe).
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Barren SEAD'? A: The book focuses on the United States Air Force's Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) doctrine from 1953 to 1972, arguing that the Air Force's failures in Vietnam were due to its inability to develop this crucial doctrine.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Barren SEAD'? A: The author is James L. Young Jr., an award-winning historian with a doctorate in U.S. History and a graduate of the United States Military Academy.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Barren SEAD'? A: The book was published on March 22, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does 'Barren SEAD' have? A: The book contains a total of 275 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Barren SEAD' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does 'Barren SEAD' cover? A: The book covers the historical analysis of the USAF's performance in the Vietnam War, particularly focusing on the failures in developing effective SEAD capabilities.
- Q: Is 'Barren SEAD' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and relies on archival documents, making it suitable for academic study in military history.
- Q: Are there other works by James L. Young Jr.? A: Yes, in addition to 'Barren SEAD', he has written 'Eagles, Ravens, and Other Birds of Prey' and other alternate history and military science fiction works.
- Q: What evidence does the author use to support his claims? A: The author uses Air Force archival documents, memoirs, and contemporary doctrinal publications to illustrate his arguments.
- Q: How does 'Barren SEAD' challenge traditional views of the Vietnam War? A: The book challenges traditional views by arguing that the failure in Vietnam was not solely due to external factors, but rather a result of the Air Force's internal strategic shortcomings.