""A History Of The United States Air Force, 1907-1957"" is a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of the United States Air Force during its first fifty years. Written by Alfred Goldberg, a former Air Force officer and historian, the book covers the early days of flight and the establishment of the Army Air Service in 1907, through the formation of the Air Force as a separate branch of the military in 1947, and up to the end of the Korean War in 1957.The book provides a detailed look at the Air Force's role ...
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""A History Of The United States Air Force, 1907-1957"" is a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of the United States Air Force during its first fifty years. Written by Alfred Goldberg, a former Air Force officer and historian, the book covers the early days of flight and the establishment of the Army Air Service in 1907, through the formation of the Air Force as a separate branch of the military in 1947, and up to the end of the Korean War in 1957.The book provides a detailed look at the Air Force's role in major conflicts, including World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. It also examines the Air Force's contributions to scientific and technological advancements, such as the development of jet propulsion and the use of radar in air defense.Goldberg draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official Air Force records, personal diaries and letters, and interviews with key figures in the Air Force's history. He also provides extensive analysis and interpretation of the events and decisions that shaped the Air Force's development, including the debate over the role of air power in military strategy and the tensions between the Air Force and other branches of the military.Overall, ""A History Of The United States Air Force, 1907-1957"" is a thorough and engaging account of the Air Force's early years, offering insight into the challenges and triumphs of one of the world's most powerful military organizations.Additional Contributors Include R. Frank Futrell, Clement L. Grant, Harold Larson, George F. Lemmer, Arthur K. Marmor, Wayne E. Scrivener, And John C. Warren.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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