Close air support (CAS) is the use of military aircraft in a ground -attack role against targets in close proximity to friendly forces. With aircraft serving as "airborne artillery" to direct support of the troops, CAS requires detailed integration with the fire and movement of ground forces.
Title | Weapons of War - A History of Military Tools and Machines - Season 1 Episode 39 Close Air Support |
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Year | 2006 |
Genre | Documentary, War & Politics |
Country | United States of America |
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Alternative Titles | Weapons of War |
Keyword | military weapons |
First Air Date | Jan 02, 2006 |
Last Air date | Jan 02, 2006 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 52 Episode |
Runtime | 26:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 0.00/ 10 by 0.00 users |
Popularity | 2.638 |
Language | English |