GHQ Air Force: Political Orphan or Evolutionary Process.

Abstract

Investigates whether General Headquarters Air Force was formed as a political expedient to stifle the bid for a separate air force or whether it served a useful purpose in meeting national objectives. Examines the seven-year history of the organization from 1935-1942, giving special attention to its antecedents and accomplishments. Devotes major sections to conflicts between the GHQ Air Force and the Air Corps and the development of doctrine. Concludes with lessons on the contribution of the GHQ Air Force and its mistakes in advocating the doctrine of strategic bombardment. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146296

Entities

People

  • D. J. Boyles

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Power
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Aviation
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Periodicals
  • Procurement
  • Public Administration
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Tactical Air Support
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.