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During an interview in the US, Lt. Gen. Ira Eaker talks about problems of expansion of the air corps prior to World War II.
A interview of United States Air Force Lieutenant General Ira Eaker conducted by Dr. Maurer in the United States. General Eaker talks about the development of the air corps. He says that if they had not undertaken bombing in World War II, millions of people would have died. They were also able to raze ammunition factories in Germany. The strategic bombing which they undertaken helped to win the war. He talks about the development of fighter aircraft, the difficulties faced in making funds available for aviation research and development.
During an interview in the US, Lt. Gen. Eaker talks about the problems faced when he was the commander of the air mail route.
An interview of United States Air Force Lieutenant General Ira Eaker conducted by Dr Maurer in the United States. General Eaker talks about his command of the U.S. postal airmail route in 1934. He says that they had equipment for carrying mail. He talks about his personal experience during the period. He says that when he was the commander, a messenger came to him and said that he was urgently wanted on phone from Washington. They went in the office. They were told about the airmail route they have to command. They carried mails in an airplane. Then he talks about the problems they faced while carrying mails. Their airplanes were not having proper instruments and were under-powered.
During an interview in the US, Lt. Gen. Eaker talks about problems in commanding the 8th Bomber Command in England.
An interview of United States Air Force Lieutenant General Ira Eaker conducted by Dr. Maurer in the United States. General Eaker talks about major problems in organizing and commanding the 8th Bomber Command in 1942. They landed in England. Getting air bases , missiles, barracks, hospitals, runways and other equipment from the British was the basis for the organization. Different area commanders reported to them and kept no secrets from them. He talks about the development of defensive tactics against the enemy and modifying the equipment according to needs.
During an interview in the US, Lt. Gen. Eaker talks about becoming the Commander of the the Eighth Air Force in England.
An interview of United States Air Force Lieutenant General Ira Eaker conducted by Dr. Maurer in the United States. General Eaker talks about the time when he became the Commander of the the Eighth Air Force in England. He stressed on daylight precision bombing. Their targets were enemy ammunition factories. He was ordered home to make a presentation in front of the Combined Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. They were successful in many strategies. They damaged German airplanes. German supplies and lines of communication were also ruined.
Role and training of African American soldiers in World War 2; also Louis versus Schmeling 1938 boxing scenes.
A film titled 'The African American soldier' about the role of African American soldiers during World War II. A dramatization : Exteriors of various cathedrals and churches in the United States. African American children enter a church. A service being conducted in a church. African American soldier sings music song at the service, with gospel choir behind him. African American minister addresses the congregation after the service. A service flag in the church. Various African American Army officers and a WAC (Women's Army Corps) at the church. Past events (actual footage) show African American boxer Joe Louis during boxing rematch bout against German boxer Max Schemling at Yankee Stadium June 22, 1938. Shows Schmeling being knocked out by Louis. African American paratroopers train as they climb up a ladder and jump to the ground. African American soldiers undergo training and drills as they cross obstacles and run across a forest readying for service in World War II. A copy of the Constitution of the United States. African American pastor reads out a portion related to African Americans from Hitler's Mein Kampf.
Major events of American history like the Boston Massacre, the independence and establishment of democracy.
A film about the role of African Americans in the history of America. A dramatization shows an African American priest tracing the history of America and the role of African Americans. The Granary Burying Ground in Boston. Pictures of the Boston Massacre. The Bunker Hill Monument (Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129, United States) with soldiers in the foreground. A copy of 'Valley Forge'. Events leading to and after the independence of America. Men cut trees in a forest. Pictures related to the American Civil War of 1861. Ships in water as the war is fought. The Statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial (2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, United States) in Washington DC. An African American couple in the countryside. A railroad track is seen.
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