Helicopters in Combat: How the Helicopter Changed the Face of Modern Warfare. This paper will address the history of the helicopter in the context of the United States military. Periods of conflict from the Korean War to the Persian Gulf War will be examined. Several key military actions will be examined. It is the intent of this paper to provide a clear explanation of why the helicopter has become an essential part of combat. 6 pgs. 8 f/c. 6b. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 6 source(s) listed Filename: 3097 Helicopters in Combat.doc Price: 53.70