Book · 2014 · Political Science
Bombing to Win
Air Power and Coercion in War
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So I've got your book here, Bombing to Win, Air Power and Coercion in War, and you actually spent a long time modeling what would happen if the U.S. decided to bomb Iran before they did.
Why people recommend it
Bombing to Win by Robert A. Pape is a rigorous political science study that evaluates the strategic effectiveness of air power and military coercion in international conflicts. Emily Jashinsky discussed the book on Breaking Points, noting that she impulsively ordered a copy on Amazon during the live recording and promised to deliver a full review on the show. Steven Bartlett also featured the physical book prominently on his desk during an interview on The Diary Of A CEO, explaining that he turned to Pape's research to understand the historical context of the Vietnam War and the broader origins of modern air campaign strategies. The text challenges conventional military wisdom by arguing that strategic bombing rarely achieves victory on its own unless it directly threatens a regime's core survival or domestic stability. Through these podcast appearances, Pape's expertise is brought to the forefront of discussions surrounding contemporary geopolitical escalations and military strategy. The book serves as an indispensable resource for historians, policymakers, and analysts seeking to comprehend the limitations and consequences of aerial bombardment in modern warfare, as highlighted by the engaged reactions of prominent interviewers.
Every mention
Emily Jashinsky Also, I just ordered your book on Amazon while you were talking. Oh my God. Okay. Mommy in the win, it's on… 1
“Also, I just ordered your book on Amazon while you were talking. Oh my God. Okay. Mommy in the win, it's on my way to my house and I'll do a review here on the show.”
Steven Bartlett So I've got your book here, Bombing to Win, Air Power and Coercion in War, and you actually spent a long ti… 2
“So I've got your book here, Bombing to Win, Air Power and Coercion in War, and you actually spent a long time modeling what would happen if the U.S. decided to bomb Iran before they did.”
“I wanted to understand how we lost the Vietnam War and this became the origins of bombing to win which is your book I have here in front of me. That's bombing to win in 1985.”
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“He directs the Chicago Project on Security and Threats and he's the author of Bombing to Win and writes the Substack The Escalation Trap.”
“And he's spent 30 years building the curriculum that trains the Air Force for the exact type of war that's taking place now in Iran.”
“So, my book Bombing to Win goes back to World War I.”