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Plotting a true course: reflections on USAF strategic attack theory and doctrine: the
post-World War II experience/edited by David R. Mets and William P. Head,
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-275-97717-X (alk. paper)
1. United States. Air Force. 2. Strategic forces—United States. 3. United States
Air Force. Strategic Air Command—History. 4. Military planning—United States.
5. Nuclear warfare—United States. I. Mets, David R. II. Head, William P., 1949-
UG633.P56 2003
358.4′14-dc21 2002025200

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Copyright © 2003 by David R. Mets and William P. Head

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be
reproduced, by any process or technique, without the
express written consent of the publisher.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2002025200

ISBN: 0-275-97717-X

First published in 2003

Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881

An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.
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Printed in the United States of America

The paper used in this book complies with the
Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National
Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984).

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The conclusions and opinions expressed in this work are those of the authors
cultivated in the freedom of expression, academic environment of Air University.
They do not reflect the official position of the U.S. government, Department of
Defense, the United States Air Force, or the Air University.

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