What was the focus of LeMay's Strategic Air Command?
Reconnaissance
Airlift operations
Nuclear delivery
In-flight refueling
Answer
Nuclear delivery was the primary focus of General Curtis LeMay's Strategic Air Command (SAC). SAC, under LeMay's leadership, was tasked with developing and implementing strategies for the United States to deliver nuclear weapons in the event of war. This involved the creation and maintenance of a large fleet of bombers and the development of new technologies and tactics for delivering nuclear payloads with accuracy and efficiency.
Mastermind of the Skies: The Curtis LeMay Challenge
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