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Overview
This book is about the units of the Ninth Air Force that gave close support to the Third Army in France from August to November 1944, helping them push toward the German border. The difficult logistics are discussed in detail: Both the Ninth Air Force and the Third Army were hurt by a lack of material, especially gasoline, and this affected the offensive.Synopsis
Focusing on the period August-November 1944, this narrative recounts the Ninth Air Force's contribution to Patton's advance through France toward Germany, but it is not a history of the Third Army nor does it give a biography of Patton. The focus is on the many technical services required by flight crews and airplanes of a tactical air force and the consequences when such support is lacking. Sullivan's interest in military air and ground operations stems from his personal experiences during World War II and the Korean War, and he is the author of another book on the subject. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR