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NOVA S20E2 — Can Bombing Win a War?

NOVA•Season 20•Episode 2

Can Bombing Win a War?

Jan 19, 199355 min

The Gulf War was fought in 38 days of non-stop bombing and four days of swift ground action. Did bombing win it? NOVA looks at the history of strategic bombing and asks whether bombing has now achieved preeminence in warfare.

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Episode Summary

"Can Bombing Win a War?" is episode 2 of NOVA season 20. It aired on January 19, 1993.

Next: E3 · The Deadly Deception Best of Season 20