AP 511(S) - Airpower Against Japan

OVERVIEW: The strategic bombing of Germany, though an important part of the effort, failed to deliver on the ultimate promise of “victory without ground invasion.” With the war in Asia driving towards an amphibious landing of terrible promise, the nearly operational B-29 had only a few short months to realize Douhet and Mitchell’s dream of progressive airpower, replacing the bloodshed of ground combat. This seminar investigates the strategic airpower contribution to the ultimate defeat of Japan.