The AAF In The Invasion Of Southern France [Illustrated Edition]
Nonfiction, History, Germany, European General, Military, United States![Cover of the book The AAF In The Invasion Of Southern France [Illustrated Edition] by Anon, Lucknow Books](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2014/august/500x500/9781782894650-JNFf_500x.jpg)
| Author: | Anon | ISBN: | 9781782894650 |
| Publisher: | Lucknow Books | Publication: | August 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Lucknow Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Anon |
| ISBN: | 9781782894650 |
| Publisher: | Lucknow Books |
| Publication: | August 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Lucknow Books |
| Language: | English |
Illustrated with 6 maps and 11 Illustrations.
The AAF in the Invasion of Southern France tells how the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, under the command of Lt. Gen. Ira Eaker, supported the Allied airborne and amphibious assault designed to undercut German defenses in Occupied France. In this invasion-the fourth major one in three months-American air power overwhelmed the meager enemy forces and diverted attention from the north, helping to topple German control in Vichy. Air operations persistently found, fixed, and fought occupying German forces, preventing their orderly withdrawal, greatly easing the way for Allied invasion forces.
Originally published shortly after key air campaigns, the Wings at War series captures the spirit and tone of America’s World War II experience. Eyewitness accounts of Army Air Forces’ aviators and details from the official histories enliven the story behind each of six important AAF operations.
Illustrated with 6 maps and 11 Illustrations.
The AAF in the Invasion of Southern France tells how the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, under the command of Lt. Gen. Ira Eaker, supported the Allied airborne and amphibious assault designed to undercut German defenses in Occupied France. In this invasion-the fourth major one in three months-American air power overwhelmed the meager enemy forces and diverted attention from the north, helping to topple German control in Vichy. Air operations persistently found, fixed, and fought occupying German forces, preventing their orderly withdrawal, greatly easing the way for Allied invasion forces.
Originally published shortly after key air campaigns, the Wings at War series captures the spirit and tone of America’s World War II experience. Eyewitness accounts of Army Air Forces’ aviators and details from the official histories enliven the story behind each of six important AAF operations.
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