Toward independence : the emergence of the U.S. Air Force, 1945-1947
This booklet describes the political, military, and technological context during 1945-1947 that led to the establishment of the independent United States Air Force. The author emphasizes the interaction of service disputes with Congress .Holding center stage in this fast-paced narrative are Symington, Truman, Forrestal, Norstad, Sherman, Arnold, Spaatz, and other key players in the struggle for air independence
Print Book, English, 1996
: United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1996