Germany and German Colonies Aviators and Military Leaders
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LeMay, Curtis, American Air Force general (1906-90); commanded US bombing strategy in the Pacific theater late in World War II; organized the Berlin Airlift; later, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force. Cover Signed "Curtis E. LeMay" as Commanding General of the XXI Bomber Command, APO 234, August 4, 1945. Just days later, LeMay's bombers would unleash their deadliest weapons, atomic bombs, on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, bringing the world war to a close. Estimate $75 - 100. Est. $75-100 (Image)