Army Air Forces Medical Services in World War II (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781508487692)

This history summarizes the Army Air Forces (AAF) medical achievements that led to the creation of the Air Force Medical Servicein July 1949. When the United States entered World War II, our nation's small aviation force belonged to the U.S. Army and relied on the Army medical system for support. The rapid expansion of the AAF and the medical challenges of improved aircraft performance soon placed great strain on the ground-oriented Army medical system.By the end of the war, the AAF had successfully acquired its own medical system oriented to the special needs of air warfare. This accomplishment reflected the determined leadership of AAF medical leaders and the dedication of thousands of medical practitioners who volunteered for aviation medical responsibilities that were often undefined or unfamiliar to them. In the face of new challenges, many American medics responded with hard work and intelligence that contributed greatly to Allied air superiority.

Author: U. S. Air Force, Office of Air Force History
ISBN-10: 1508487693
ISBN-13: 9781508487692
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2015
Pages: 42
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.09d