Robert A. Lovett and the Development of American Air Power

by David M. Jordan

Robert Lovett grew up in Texas, went to Yale, and earned his wings as a naval air force hero in World War I. He played a key role in the development of the Army Air Force in World War II. His emphasis on strategic bombing was instrumental in defeating Hitler's Germany.

During his postwar State Department service, he was influential in initiating the Marshall Plan, the formation of NATO and planning the Berlin Airlift. He served as Truman's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 147667549X
• ISBN13: 9781476675497
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher