Post-World War II Air Doctrine

Post-World War II air doctrine refers to the strategic concepts and principles governing the use of air power in military operations following the war. It emphasized the importance of air superiority—the ability to control the skies—as crucial for success in land and naval operations. Strategies evolved to include precision bombing, long-range strike capabilities, and close air support for ground forces. This era saw a focus on technology, such as jet fighters and nuclear capabilities, shaping a new understanding of warfare where air power played a central role in deterrence and rapid response to conflicts.