Balanced force debate on U.S. defense strategy in Cold War era
The article argues for a mixed Army Navy and Air Force approach to deter and win in a potential war, warning against overreliance on a single system. It discusses costs, wing numbers, and the need for air power to strike enemy bases while maintaining ground forces for Europe and Asia amid budget limits and political shifts.
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Korea
Gen. MacArthur
United States
Army
Force
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