The Army Air Forces in World War II: Men and planes
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Page : 920 pages
File Size : 44,1 MB
Release : 1948
Category : Electronic government information
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Page : 920 pages
File Size : 44,1 MB
Release : 1948
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Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 31,82 MB
Release : 1961
Category : United States
ISBN : 1428915850
Author : Bernard C. Nalty
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Page : 388 pages
File Size : 18,59 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic government information
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In the last decade of the twentieth century, today's United States Air Force marks the fiftieth anniversary of its part in a national effort that opposed a coalition of enemies in a global war. American and allied air forces in the conflict for the first time achieved striking range and effectiveness making air power a force equal to that of traditional armies and navies. The Center for Air Force History has prepared this narrative to commemorate the accomplishments of American air power in World War II and present to the American people a record of valor in the name of freedom. Partial contents include : A Weapon and an Idea ; Europe in Flames ; In Desperate Battle ; Building Air Power ; Defeating Italy and Germany ; Victory Over Japan ; A New Age ; Theater Maps ; Air Forces Lineages.
Author : Geoffrey Perret
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 29,1 MB
Release : 1993
Category : History
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The story of such military strategists and daring fliers as Arnold, Spaatz, Doolittle, LeMay, Chennault, Bong, Gabreski, Cochran, and Vincent.
Author : Walter Dumaux Edmonds
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 39,8 MB
Release : 1951
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 1428915419
Author : A. Timothy Warnock
Publisher : Department of the Air Force
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 19,41 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
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United States Army Air Forces in World War 2. Details the roleof the Army Air Forces antisubmarine warfare, particularly in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater.
Author : James Nanney
Publisher : Department of the Air Force
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 17,22 MB
Release : 1998
Category : History
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United States Army Air Forces in World War 2. Summarizes the Army Air Forces (AAF) medical achievements that led to the creation of the Air Force Medical Service in July 1949.
Author : Jay A. Stout
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 31,4 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0811706591
Dramatic story of World War II in the air How the U.S. built an air force of 2.3 million men after starting with 45,000 and defeated the world's best air force Vivid accounts of aerial combat Winner, 2011 San Diego Book Awards for Military & Politics In order to defeat Germany in World War II, the Allies needed to destroy the Third Reich's industry and invade its territory, but before they could effectively do either, they had to defeat the Luftwaffe, whose state-of-the-art aircraft and experienced pilots protected German industry and would batter any attempted invasion. This difficult task fell largely to the U.S., which, at the outset, lacked the necessary men, materiel, and training. Over the ensuing years, thanks to visionary leadership and diligent effort, the U.S. Army Air Force developed strategies and tactics and assembled a well-trained force that convincingly defeated the Luftwaffe.
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 33,15 MB
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ISBN : 1428915257
Author : United States. USAF Historical Division
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Page : 856 pages
File Size : 10,50 MB
Release : 1969
Category : United States
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This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem.