The Development of the Heavy Bomber, 1918-1944

Abstract

This historical monograph of the development of the heavy bomber covers the period from the United States' participation in World War I to the end of 1944. As necessary background for the Material Division's and aircraft manufacturer's accomplishments, the controversy among the Air Corps, the War Department, and the Navy Department over the heavy bomber's procurement and employment is surveyed in some detail.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1951
Accession Number
ADA529950

Entities

People

  • Jean H. Dubuque
  • Robert F. Gleckner

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Bombing
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Military Aircraft
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Procurement
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.