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America’s Air War in Europe

Phillip Meilinger
25 November 2024
20 min
PME All levels

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This article explores the pivotal role of U.S. airpower in the European theater during World War II, examining strategic bombing campaigns, the integration of diverse air units like the Tuskegee Airmen, and the lessons for modern air warfare.
READ: America’s Air War in Europe

References

  • Air & Space Magazine: High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC 
 

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