The Luftwaffe and Its War of Attrition,

Abstract

Over the years, the United States Air Force takes much credit for bringing World War II to closure. The strategic bomber, eventually along with long range fighter, was put in the skies over Germany to gain air superiority and to disrupt the war making abilities of Germany and, in particular, the Luftwaffe. The Luftwaffe had to be neutralized before the invasion of Normandy could take place. Granted this was a necessary step. However, the Luftwaffe had already lost its fighting ability and the war through poor strategy and judgment long before the strategic bomber and the long range fighter could become factors in the war.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA328914

Entities

People

  • Patricia L. Priest

Organizations

  • Air University

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attrition
  • Bombing
  • Doctrine
  • Flight Crews
  • Instructors
  • Military Organizations
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies