Dec. 1, 2009 | By
Herman S. Wolk
FDR and Hap Arnold frequently clashed, but their partnership brought about the mighty Army Air Forces.
March 1, 2009 | By
Herman S. Wolk
The nation was divided about the thermonuclear weapon, but Truman concluded, “We have no choice.”
July 1, 2007 | By
Herman S. Wolk
In World War I and after, this lifelong Army engineer kept the Air Service moving forward.
Jan. 1, 2007 | By
Herman S. Wolk
Gen. George C. Marshall helped clear the path for development of a powerful US air arm.
Sept. 1, 2006 | By
Herman S. Wolk
Long before Robert Lovett became Secretary of Defense, he helped Hap Arnold push for increased aircraf
April 1, 2006 | By
Herman S. Wolk
After the war, Eisenhower came to the forefront as an advocate for an independent air arm.
Aug. 1, 2005 | By
Herman S. Wolk
Gen. Lauris Norstad worked well behind the scenes, and his quiet actions had a decisive impact on US d
Dec. 1, 2004 | By
Herman S. Wolk
To quote Hugh Knerr, “Sometimes it is necessary to violently rock the boat to dislodge the rats.”
April 1, 2004 | By
Herman S. Wolk
Hap Arnold’s unique B-29 force brought Japan to its knees and helped make the case for an independent
Aug. 1, 2003 | By
Herman S. Wolk
Under Eisenhower, strategic airpower became the centerpiece of US military strategy.
Jan. 1, 2003 | By
Herman S. Wolk
The daytime vs. nighttime bombing debate carried the highest stakes--the outcome of the war against Ge
Sept. 1, 2002 | By
Herman S. Wolk
The services controlled military operations until 1958, when Eisenhower gave that power to a new class
June 1, 2002 | By
Herman S. Wolk
Airpower won its first victory over a land force. The Tuskegee Airmen saw their first combat. Not bad
April 1, 2002 | By
Herman S. Wolk
He was a superb leader and organizer. He also knew how to get along with MacArthur.
Nov. 1, 2001 | By
Herman S. Wolk
On the eve of Pearl Harbor, the White House wanted to send large numbers of aircraft, sorely needed by
June 1, 2001 | By
Herman S. Wolk
George Marshall, facing imminent war, acted decisively to free airpower from the General Staff's obstr
Nov. 1, 2000 | By
Herman S. Wolk
"We've got to stop the sons of bitches, no matter what, and that's all there is to it," he said.
March 1, 2000 | By
Herman S. Wolk
NSC-68 recognized the massive changes in the postwar world and set the stage for a new kind of peaceti
July 1, 1999 | By
Herman S. Wolk
Fifty years ago, Congress shifted power from the services to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
July 1, 1998 | By
Herman S. Wolk
Fifty years ago this month, racial segregation was abolished in the armed forces.