Operation Matterhorn
…EXPEDIENCY TO OPERATIONAL FAILURE
by
XYZ, Lt Col, USAF
A Research Report Submitted to the Faculty
In Partial Fulfillment of the Graduation Requirements
Edition 13, Strategy Analysis
Advisor: Lt Col XYZ
XYZ Air Force Base, XYZ
1 April 2004
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Contents
Page
ILLUSTRATIONS V
TABLES VI
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS VII
ABSTRACT VIII
INTRODUCTION 1
CONFLICT AND CAMPAIGN BACKGROUND 3
The China-United States Connection 4
Superfortress Equals Very Long Range 5
Birth of a Plan: Setting Sun to Matterhorn 7
Arnold’s Independent Air Force 9
20th Bomber Command before 20th Air Force 11
STRATEGY ANALYSIS 12
Specific National Interests and Policy Objectives 12
Molding Military Strategy to Meet National Political Objectives 13…
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