Winner of the San Diego Book Award for Military PoliticsDramatic 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 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.
#1631882 in Books Harry N Abrams 1997-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x .50 x 9.50l; #File Name: 0810927896200 pages
Review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Nice collection of photosBy Bish DenhamThis collection of photos of Llasa; Tibet; taken by Heinrich Harrer puts the reader into the lives of Tibetans during the late 1940s early 1950s. It is a nice companion to Herrer's book; Seven Years in Tibet.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book in great conditionBy Zion OrentGreat book in great condition5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Long Ago and Far AwayBy MantismanI have read all the books written by a Tibetan Monk; T. Lobsang Rampa; who was educated at the Tibetan medical school he called Chakpori. I have for years longed to see a picture of Chakpori before the Chinese destroyed it. Here; in this book; is such a picture and for that reason alone; for me; the book is worth the price. All other pictures and descriptions of Tibetan life prior to the invasion are 'sad' reminders that even the most isolated and peaceful countries are not immune to human greed; crippled dogmas and power madness. When; O Lord.
