Over lord : General Pete Quesada and the triumph of tactical air power in World War II /

Over lord : General Pete Quesada and the triumph of tactical air power in World War II /

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Author / Creator:	Hughes, Thomas Alexander, 1963-
Imprint:	New York : Free Press, c1995.
Description:	ix, 380 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Quesada, Elwood R. -- (Elwood Richard), -- 1904- Quesada, Elwood R. -- (Elwood Richard), -- 1904-1993 World War -- (1939-1945) World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy. World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations. Operation Overlord. Operation Overlord. Military campaigns. Military operations, Aerial. Normandy (France) -- History. France -- Normandy. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2331493

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ISBN:	0029153514
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-371) and index.

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Summary:	Operation Overlord pitted a great invasionary force against Hitler's war machine. The allies knew their effort hinged on their ability to use aircraft in support of the ground troops. For this original use of planes, they relied on General Elwood Pete Queseda and his Ninth Tac company.
Physical Description:	ix, 380 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-371) and index.
ISBN:	0029153514