General Curtis E. LeMay

General Curtis E. LeMay was a prominent U.S. Air Force officer known for his strategic bombing tactics during World War II and the Cold War. He emphasized the importance of air power in warfare, advocating for massive, precise bombing campaigns to weaken enemy infrastructure. LeMay played a key role in developing nuclear strike strategies and the U.S. Air Force’s role in national defense. His approach was aggressive and focused on deterrence through the threat of overwhelming force, shaping American military strategy during a tense period of global conflict.