Operation Allied Force Volume 2

On 24 March 1999, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) launched Operation Allied Force against Serbia, claiming that Serb forces in Kosovo were engaged in ethnic cleansing and gross violations of human rights. Serbia, in turn, claimed to be fighting against an insurgency. This would be the last war in Europe during the 20th century.

The second volume of Operation Allied Force provides in depth analyses of the operation. The authors have analysed the experiences of both sides, starting from the command chain of the aviation of both air forces and the operations of the Yugoslav/Serb air defences.

This book explains many “firsts” that occurred in Operation Allied Force: the use of B-2A stealth bombers, new SEAD aviation tactics, and new munitions ranging from JDAM and JSOW to Graphite bombs. It also examines the tactics of Serbian air defences to minimize the effects of the air strikes, by adopting movement and improvisation. Finally, the authors reveal the level of damage and casualties on the FR Yugoslavia side and comments upon the aircraft losses on both sides.

The analyses are based upon original data as the authors, both the members of the joint Serbian Air Force/USAFE team which analysed Operation Allied Force in 2005–2006, received the opportunity to compare the experiences of both sides.

Operation Allied Force, Volume 2 is illustrated in full colour with photographs, diagrams and other illustrations from the FRY/Serbian Air Force, official USAF/NATO photographs from the US National Archives and original colour artworks commissioned for this project.

"...the narrative is reinforced with an excellent section of photographs and illustrations of aircraft and ground based defensive systems, and an assortment of actual aerial photos of targets." Air & Space Power History

"I found this an interesting read, while the photos have lots of great references for modellers." Robin Buckland, Military Model Scene

"....The analysis of the forces in the field is very complete, thanks to detailed tables, diagrams and maps, as well as the 14 pages of profiles depicting NATO and Serbian aircraft." Marco de Montis, Panorama Difesa

"As a modeling reference, there’s a lot to see here. All the photos are in color and the color illustrations include aircraft and vehicles most notably improvised Serbian missile launchers." IPMS/USA

“Kudos for Helion for printing modern warfare photos in color -- it really helps the present modern warfare with a modern format.” Historical Miniatures Gaming Society