Can Air Power Alone Topple Governments?

<p>With the Iran war still unfolding, we ask the question: Can air power alone topple a government?</p><br><p>From the First World War onward, military strategists have argued that bombing from the air could break a nation’s will and force political change without costly ground invasions. Today, we test that claim through a century of conflict - from WWI to NATO's intervention in Kosovo in the 1990s.</p><br><p>Joining us is Mike Pavelec, a military historian at McGill University, to provide some insight into the efficacy of air power.</p><br><p>Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.</p><br><p>Dan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at: <a href="youtube.com/@DSHHPodcast"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/@DSHHPodcast</a></p>&l… up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="historyhit.com/subscribe"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>historyhit.com/subscribe</u></a>.&… can also email the podcast directly at <a href="mailto:ds.hh@historyhit.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ds.hh@historyhit.com</a>.</p>

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