[angkor]

I thought Rumsfield made it quite clear early on that the bombing was only one aspect of "Shock and Awe."

Yes, you're right, I specifically recall that he did.

As a newcomer to Boyce, I've got to admit I didn't understand what Rumsfeld meant at the time. Now it's making sense. A lot of sense.

"Shock and awe" also is about .... calling opposing generals on their cellphones ... sending them email ... strangling their communications. Totally screwing with their "decision loop."

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

This "Shock and Awe" thing was also done to great affect in Panama when the U.S. forces got arrested Noriega. So the concept wasn't new. OTOH, the Panamanian operation was run by a Special Forces general.