This week in military history: Aug. 12 to 18

Published Aug. 15, 2012
By 8th Fighter Wing
History Office

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Each week, the 8th Fighter Wing historian Robert Vanderpool provides facts related to history from the Korean War, Air Force and military.

Check out "This week in military history: Aug. 12 to18" to learn more, including about the largest employment of air power in direct support of ground forces since the Normandy invasion of World War II.