What was LeMay's rank at Pearl Harbor's attack?
Lieutenant
Major
Colonel
General
Answer
LeMay, then a major, oversaw ground operations as the commander of the 305th Bombardment Group during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He ensured the safe arrival of the B-17 bombers and coordinated their subsequent operations against Japanese targets. LeMay's effective leadership and strategic planning played a crucial role in the success of the American counterattack.
Mastermind of the Skies: The Curtis LeMay Challenge
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