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A War Won In The Skies: Air Superiority In The Second World War, Chandler Dugal Dec 2018

A War Won In The Skies: Air Superiority In The Second World War, Chandler Dugal

Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019

This paper studies the impact that air superiority had on the outcome of the Second World War in both the European and Pacific theaters of war, and argues that it was the determining factor in the outcome of the conflict. The paper outlines both the tactical and strategic aspects of air-power along the respective 'fronts'. In addition, the relative quantitative and qualitative strength of the air forces of the belligerent nations are discussed, along with their aircraft production and technological capabilities.


President Truman Decides To Use The Atom Bomb, Amanda L. Dodge May 2017

President Truman Decides To Use The Atom Bomb, Amanda L. Dodge

Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019

The creation of atomic bomb has greatly influenced interactions between nations in today's world. But how did this come to be? President Harry S. Truman ordered the use of the first atomic bombs in history during World War II. The decision to use such a powerful weapon must have be difficult however. This thesis analyzes President Truman's choice to use the atom bomb which forever changed the world as we know it.