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What was the initial focus of the US Army Air Corps?

  • High-Altitude Bombardment

  • Carrier-based Operations

  • Drone Warfare

  • Airborne Infantry

Answer

The initial focus of the US Army Air Corps was high-altitude bombardment, a strategy that aimed to strike enemy targets from high altitudes, reducing the risk of aircraft being shot down by enemy fire. This approach emphasized the development of long-range bombers capable of carrying heavy payloads and operating at high altitudes.
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