From the skies above Europe to the beaches of Normandy, the Allied air campaign of 1943-44 orchestrated one of history's most decisive military victories.
In this groundbreaking analysis, retired Air Force Colonel Joseph T. Molyson reveals how a year of strategic bombing and aerial warfare created the conditions necessary for D-Day's success. Drawing on his thirty years of military intelligence experience, Molyson pieces together the complex puzzle of amphibious planning, airborne operations, and inter-Allied coordination that culminated in Operation Overlord.
Key revelations include:
- How the Allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic enabled the crucial flow of American resources
- The strategic bombing campaign's dual role in weakening both German industry and Luftwaffe capabilities
- The intricate coordination between British night raids and American daylight bombing missions
- Previously overlooked connections between air superiority and the success of the D-Day landings
Perfect for military history enthusiasts and World War II scholars alike, this meticulously researched account offers fresh insights into the aerial strategy that changed the course of history.
