US Medium Bomber Units of World War 2 — Northwest Europe
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 0711028761 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( round back binding ) Dust jacket |
| Condition |
NOS (NEW old stock) |
| Author(s) | Jerry Scutts |
| Publisher | Ian Allan Publishing |
| Number of pages | 156 |
| Published date | 2001 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 21 x 26 x 1.5 cm |
Description
From December 1941, when a somewhat reluctant United States of America was drawn into World War II following Japanese aggression at Pearl Harbor, through to the cessation of hostilities in Europe in May 1945, the US military presence in Europe expanded dramatically. By air, land, and sea, the impact of the US Armed Forces was critical to the ultimate Allied victory.
Of all the air elements that contributed to victory, tactical air power proved the most decisive—one only has to imagine D-Day taking place without close battlefield support from the air. The USAAF Ninth Air Force and the RAF 2nd Tactical Air Force were primarily responsible for the air cover that Allied ground forces enjoyed from Normandy to the Rhine and beyond.
This book records the role of American tactical air power in the form of medium bombers in the European Theatre of Operations. It recounts the stories of Martin B-26 Marauder, Douglas A-20 Havoc, and Douglas A-26 Invader units that formed part of the Ninth Air Force, set against the broader context of operations they conducted and the ground forces they supported.
The Ninth Air Force was not alone; it operated alongside tactical air units in southern Europe, two strategic air forces based in England and Italy, and the fighter-bomber units of the tactical air commands. In total, the US medium bomber force comprised 11 bomber groups, made up of 44 squadrons, along with pathfinder and photo-reconnaissance units.
Compiled by Jerry Scutts, one of Britain’s leading aviation historians, this volume examines in depth the role of the medium bomber in the European Theatre of Operations. Supported by approximately 130 historic photographs, it details the formation, deployment, and operations of these squadrons leading up to the final defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945.
Alongside the main narrative are detailed appendices listing operational dates, group and squadron code letters, and the movement of medium bombers to continental bases. This well-researched and richly illustrated work provides a comprehensive account of the war in the skies over northwest Europe.
