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Strategic bombing was conducted over North Vietnam; tactical bombing was conducted in South Vietnam; Secret bombings were conducted in Laos and Cambodia.

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Air Power is a tool. Sea Power is a tool. Land Power is a tool. The war was not won because North Vietnam could not be invaded, enemy man power could not be checked, and nuclear weapons could not be used.


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