THE RAF ENTERS THE ATOMIC AGE: From the Rhine to VE-Day and Into the Cold War, 1944-1949

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An analysis of air power's role in WWII's final battles, its lessons, and its impact on Cold War policies. Describes the fierce battles that were fought right up to the German surrender in May 1945. Explores the equally fierce debates behind the scenes about how airpower should be used to complete the Allied victory, and analyses the lessons learned from six years of war. Using contemporary documents, describes how British air policy evolved in the late 1940s. Contains 32 mono illustrations.