Airborne Missions in the Mediterranean, 1942-1945
Abstract
This monograph treats the airborne missions flown by American troop carrier units in the Mediterranean area during World War II as case histories in the development of a type of warfare in which the United States had no previous experience. For this reason much attention is given to the background of plans, preparation and training preceding the missions and to the impact of the missions on the development of doctrine. As might be expected the history of these unprecedented operations deals with mistakes and mishaps as well as achievements. The difficulties and problems of airborne operations are carefully examined; at the same time the monograph brings out the tremendous value of vertical warfare which employed under proper conditions. This study was written by Dr. John C. Warren of the USAF Historical Division, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The original of this monograph and the documents from which it was written are in the USAF Historical Division, Archives Branch. Like other Historical Division studies, this history is subject to revision, and additional information or suggested corrections will be welcomed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1955
- Accession Number
- ADA522511