058 THE HUMP 1942-45: America's first massive military airlift

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A comprehensively illustrated history and analysis of 'The Hump' campaign in World War II, the huge and treacherous airlift over the Himalayas to keep China fighting. Explains how the campaign was fought, and how it was the essential forerunner behind the United States' capability to project power in the Cold War. While the effort started with only 25 transports and its original organization was ad hoc, by July 1945 it had grown into a vast and organized air armada, with new airfields, specialized navigation aids, and a force of 640 aircraft. Illustrated throughout with 65 photos and 14 pages of color illustrations.