| Title:
Over
Lord – General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical
Air Power in WWII by Thomas Alexander Hughes |
|
Description:
This
fascinating book tells the story of how American tactical
air power was developed by General Elwood ‘Pete’
Quesada during WW II including its important role in Operation
Overlord and the liberation of Europe. He was one of the
wars unsung heroes who pioneered the use of radar in close
support operations, introducing weapons specifically geared
to tactical operations. This is the definitive account
of a remarkable man who made great efforts to aid the
infantry and significantly contributed to the defeat of
the entrenched German forces.
|
| Author:
Thomas
Alexander Hughes at the time of the writing of this book
was a Post-Doctoral fellow in the history Dept at Ohio State
University. |
| Binding:
Hardcover. |
| Date
Published:
First published 1995. |
Edition:
This
edition1995. |
| Jacket
Condition: Very
good condition with protective dust photographic cover which
is protected in a plastic cover. Has withdrawn stamp on
inside as ex-library copy and label on spine. |
| Book
Condition:
Very good condition, containing 380 pages, 16 of which contain
b & w Photographs. This is an ex-library copy with slight
wear but very good condition. Original 1995 price was £18.99. |
| Publisher:
The Free Press, NY. |
| ISBN:
0-02-915351-4 |
| Size
& Weight: 24.2
cm x 16 cm (H x W). 3.3 cm thick. |
