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To Rule the Skies General Thomas S. Power and the Rise of Strategic Air Command in the Cold War
Author: Brent D. Ziarnick
Year: 2021
Pages: 320
Format: PDF
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Language: ENG



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Patterson. Long Description of the Plot: In "To Rule the Skies: General Thomas S. Power and the Rise of Strategic Air Command in the Cold War," author James T. Patterson delves into the history of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and its development during the Cold War era. The book focuses on the life and career of General Thomas S. Power, who played a crucial role in shaping the organization and its mission. Through a detailed analysis of historical events and primary sources, Patterson paints a vivid picture of the technological advancements that took place during this time period and how they impacted the world. The story begins in the aftermath of World War II, when the United States found itself in a precarious position as it faced off against the Soviet Union in the early years of the Cold War. With the threat of nuclear war looming large, the US government recognized the need for a robust air force capable of defending the country from aerial attacks. This led to the creation of SAC, which was tasked with developing and deploying strategic bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). General Power, who had previously served as a fighter pilot in World War II, was appointed as the first commander of SAC and quickly became instrumental in shaping the organization's vision and strategy.
Паттерсон. Long Description of the Plot: In «To Rule the Skies: General Thomas S. Power and the Rise of Strategic Air Command in the Cold War» автор James T. Patterson углубляется в историю Стратегического воздушного командования (SAC) и его развития в эпоху холодной войны. Книга посвящена жизни и карьере генерала Томаса С. Пауэра, который сыграл решающую роль в формировании организации и её миссии. Благодаря подробному анализу исторических событий и первоисточников Паттерсон рисует яркую картину технологических достижений, которые произошли в этот период времени, и того, как они повлияли на мир. История начинается после Второй мировой войны, когда Соединенные Штаты оказались в опасном положении, столкнувшись с Советским Союзом в первые годы холодной войны. правительство США признало необходимость в надежных военно-воздушных силах, способных защитить страну от воздушных атак. Это привело к созданию SAC, перед которой была поставлена задача разработки и развертывания стратегических бомбардировщиков и межконтинентальных баллистических ракет (МБР). Генерал Пауэр, который ранее служил пилотом истребителя во Второй мировой войне, был назначен первым командиром SAC и быстро стал играть важную роль в формировании видения и стратегии организации.
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