In many ways, it was the first modern war, in which airpower played a vital role both on land and at sea—though many World War II battles were ultimately won through the sheer determination and grit of the foot soldier.
World War II was the bloodiest conflict in history, and it was carried out on a scale almost impossible to grasp. In many ways, it was the first modern war, in which airpower played a vital role both on land and at sea—though many World War II battles were ultimately won through the sheer determination and grit of the foot soldier.