Operation Linebacker II 1972

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The B-52s are sent to Hanoi

By Marshall Michel III

Series: Air Campaign

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Operation Linebacker II 1972 by Marshall Michel III provides a detailed account of a pivotal military campaign during the Vietnam War. This book explores the strategic decisions and execution of the intense bombing operations over North Vietnam, known as the Christmas bombing, which aimed to pressure the North Vietnamese into peace negotiations. The author presents a comprehensive analysis of the air campaign's tactics and its impact on the course of the war, offering insights into both the political and military dimensions of this significant historical event.
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If you're fascinated by military strategy and the nuances of aerial warfare, this detailed account of one of the most intense bombing campaigns in history will captivate you. It provides an in-depth analysis of the planning, execution, and impact of the campaign, offering insights into the military decisions and tactics that shaped the events of 1972.

Operation Linebacker II 1972

The Linebacker II campaign of 1972 saw America's fearsome but irreplaceable B-52s finally sent into action above the Vietnamese capital Hanoi in an attempt to bomb the Vietnamese to the negotiating table.

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The Linebacker II campaign of 1972 saw America's fearsome but irreplaceable B-52s finally sent into action above the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, in an attempt to bomb the Vietnamese to the negotiating table.

After the failed April 1972 invasion of South Vietnam and the heavy US tactical bombing raids in the Hanoi area, the North Vietnamese agreed to return to the Paris peace talks, yet very quickly these negotiations stalled.

In an attempt to end the war quickly and 'persuade' the North Vietnamese to return to the negotiating table, President Nixon ordered the Air Force to send the US’ ultimate conventional weapon, the B-52 bomber, against their capital, Hanoi. Bristling with the latest Soviet air defence missiles, it was the most heavily defended target in Vietnam. Taking place in late December, this campaign was soon dubbed the ‘Christmas Bombings’.

Using specially commissioned artwork and maps, ex-USAF fighter colonel Marshall Michel describes Linebacker II, the climax of the air war over Vietnam, and history's only example of how America's best Cold War bombers performed against contemporary Soviet air defences.

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Operation Linebacker II 1972 by Marshall Michel III is praised for being a comprehensive and authoritative account of the eleven-day air campaign. It offers an enjoyable and substantial read that requires serious attention to absorb fully. The book is regarded as essential for those interested in the Vietnam air war, B-52s, and SA-2 SAM missiles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472827609

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: Illustrated throughout with around 60 photos and at least 14pp of colour illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jim Laurier
By Paul Kime
By Bounford.com
By Adam Tooby

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 96

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Education & Reference History & Military Marshall Michel III Military History Non-Fiction Series: Air Campaign

About the Author

Marshall L. Michel III is a native of New Orleans who attended Georgetown and Harvard universities. He joined the US Air Force in 1966 and from 1970 to 1973 flew 321 combat missions. He was the assistant air attaché at the American embassy in Tel Aviv from 1977 to 1980, when he returned to the United States to fly F-15s at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. He later served as the Israel desk officer for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon, as a fellow at the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, and on the NATO staff in Brussels, Belgium. He retired from the Air Force in 1992 and now lives in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.