{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-8th-air-force-confidential-tactical-development-book-august-1942-may-1945","title":"Original U.S. WWII 8th Air Force Confidential Tactical Development Book August 1942 - May 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. In a directive dated 26 November 1944, Lieutenant-General James H. Doolittle, then Commanding General, Eighth Air Force, requested a report of the development of the Eighth Air Force for the Commanding General, Army Air Forces and to be used as a background for tactical study by the Air Force Tactical School. This report, \"Eighth Air Force- Tactical Development- August 1942 - May 1945\" was prepared under the direction of Major General Orvil A. Anderson, former Deputy Commander for Operations, Eighth Air Force. It is believed that the report is sound in its statements and conclusions, and that it offers valuable information to anyone reviewing the combat activities of the Eighth Air Force during the air war against Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great copy of the 8th AF Tactical Development, measuring 12 ¾ x 15 ¼”, with \u003cstrong\u003eCONFIDENTIAL \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eRESTRICTED\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped on the cover. The interior shows that this was classified as \u003cstrong\u003eSECRET \u003c\/strong\u003eon July 9th, 1945 by the 8th Air Force Commanding General. On December 20th, 1945, it was downgraded to \u003cstrong\u003eCONFIDENTIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on November 1st, 1950, it was downgraded again to \u003cstrong\u003eRESTRICTED\u003c\/strong\u003e. These downgrades are shown on one of the first pages, great material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic book, ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44000512802885,"sku":"ONSV25OAC439","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25OAC439__01.jpg?v=1763420812","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-8th-air-force-confidential-tactical-development-book-august-1942-may-1945","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}