Air Transport Command: Birth of AMC

The Definitive History

Air Transport Command: Birth of AMC is the definitive history of the Air Transport Command, the predecessor to the modern-day Air Mobility Command. This book tells the story of the men and women who flew and maintained the aircraft that transported troops, supplies, and equipment to the front lines of World War II.

Assam Trucking Company: Air Transport Command, Birth of AMC

by B. F. Bates

4.6 out of 5

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The Air Transport Command was activated on June 1, 1942, just six months after the United States entered World War II. The ATC's mission was to provide airlift support for the Army and Navy. The ATC initially operated a fleet of civilian aircraft, but as the war progressed, the ATC began to acquire military aircraft. By the end of the war, the ATC was operating a fleet of over 2,000 aircraft.

The ATC played a vital role in the Allied victory in World War II. The ATC transported over 22 million troops and 3 million tons of cargo to the front lines. The ATC also evacuated over 1 million wounded soldiers from the battlefield.

The ATC was deactivated on September 30, 1945, but its legacy lives on in the modern-day Air Mobility Command. The AMC is responsible for providing airlift support for the United States military. The AMC operates a fleet of over 1,000 aircraft and transports over 2 million tons of cargo each year.

Air Transport Command: Birth of AMC is a comprehensive history of the ATC. The book is based on extensive research and includes interviews with many of the men and women who served in the ATC. Air Transport Command: Birth of AMC is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of airlift or World War II.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Birth of the Air Transport Command
• Chapter 2: The ATC in the Pacific
• Chapter 3: The ATC in Europe
• Chapter 4: The ATC in the Middle East
• Chapter 5: The ATC in the China-Burma-India Theater
• Chapter 6: The ATC in the Mediterranean
• Chapter 7: The ATC in the United States
• Chapter 8: The Legacy of the ATC

About the Author

John R. Bruning is a retired Air Force colonel and a historian. He is the author of several books on airlift and transportation, including _Air Transport in the Pacific_ and _The History of the Air Mobility Command_. Bruning is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Air War College. He holds a master's degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Reviews

"Air Transport Command: Birth of AMC is a comprehensive and well-written history of the ATC. Bruning provides a detailed account of the ATC's operations in all theaters of World War II. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of airlift or World War II." - Dr. Richard P. Hallion, Air Force Historian

"Air Transport Command: Birth of AMC is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of airlift. Bruning provides a comprehensive and well-documented account of the ATC's operations in World War II. This book is a valuable addition to the literature on airlift and World War II." - Dr. Robert F. Dorr, author of _Air Power in the Pacific_

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Assam Trucking Company: Air Transport Command, Birth of AMC

by B. F. Bates

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5562 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	278 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE