Curtis LeMay
American general and politician (1906-1990) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 83
Curtis Emerson LeMay was a US Air Force general who was a key American military commander during World War II and the Cold War, including the Korean War. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965.
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Lieutenant Curtis LeMay in 1929
In 1938, three B-17s (one navigated by Lt. LeMay) intercept the Italian liner SS Rex, 620 nm at sea.
Colonel Curtis LeMay officially congratulates a bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress at Chelveston Airfield, England, June 2, 1943.
LeMay made massive incendiary attacks on Japanese cities with hundreds of planes at low altitudes. Here B-29 bombers drop hundreds of incendiary bombs (cluster bombs, magnesium bombs, white phosphorus bombs, and napalm) on Yokohama in a raid on May 29, 1945.
LeMay with General Joseph W. Stilwell
A "LeMay Bombing Leaflet" in Japanese: "Unfortunately, bombs have no eyes. So, in accordance with America's humanitarian policies, the American Air Force, which does not wish to injure innocent people, now gives you warning to evacuate the cities named and save your lives".
LeMay with generals Henry H. Arnold, Barney M. Giles and Emmett O. DonnellAwards
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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1906 to 1990 · aged 83
