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Evaluation of “How American Air Power Came From Way Behind to Win World War 2” “How American Air Power Came From Way Behind to Win World War 2”, is an article written by Clive Irving. He analyzes the outcome from the use of air power during World War 2. He narrated the happenings in London when armies were being sent out over to Europe during the war. Many army men go missing while others die during the war. The situation was heavy throughout the year 1943 and 1944’s summer. America is unanimously accepted to have the most prowess at using air power. There is power in using air power as it is the future of the war and has the power to decide the outcomes of war potentially. America came to that realization during the end of World War 1. While the article explains the results of using air power during World War 2, there is ignorance of the aspect of the moral responsibility that is associated with it. The use of air power is associated with lots of controversies and moral burden. After the First World War, peace was settling in Europe, and therefore America was not keen on investing in military aviation. Lockheed and Douglas in California and Boeing in Seattle were responsible for revamping aviation in the 1930s. The revamping was timely to effect warplanes during the war that began looming in Europe in the 1930s. The author gives an example of a film that the audience can engage with for a better understanding of the article. The gut-wrenching movie, Twelve O’Clock High, is a 1949 production that shows the British- based B- 17 crews’ remains. The credibility of a source is vital to avoid instances of fake news and post-truth. Information in 2 an article should be reputable, true, and accurate. The information can be supported by other works of authors who have written about the rise and use of American air power. Clive’s article is organized in chronological order because the article is used to describe a series of events. Clive explains his information in order of time beginning from first to last. The chronological order is used when one is explaining or giving a narration. It ensures that the reader understands the details of the narration. Transition words are evident in the article to create a smooth flow of events. Clive mentions the transitioning between the first and the Second World War concerning military aviation involvement. He also keeps on explaining to the readers how America evolved on having military prowess. The title of the article is clearly defined to communicate to the reader in a summary of what the article involves. The subject matter of the article is relevant to the topic it is given. The evidence presented in the article is convincing. The writer informed in detail when activities took place, where they took place, and how many people were involved. He is factual in his narration which is verifiable from other secondary sources. The author speaks using the first person who makes the reader feel like they are being spoken to. He states, “We had a first- hand view of America at her greatest, of a selfless and courageous ally that had come late to the responsibilities of air power, and finally employed it to devastating effect.” It is only discussed of the army men who lost their lives and went missing and not a mention of the millions of lives that were affected by the American air power. For instance, there is mention of a scenario where 5 B- 17s did not return from war. There is no mention of the lives that were lost. The article focused on an important topic of the power of air power. It is crucial information to help in better understanding of how America conquered the World War 2. Future research should gather information on the rate of death between the army men using air power and human lives lost to 3 determine the positive and negative effects of using air power. The ethical issue is only felt like crime by the ones on the receiving end. Nations were even willing to create allies with America to have the advantage of air power. The article is relevant. It relates to the audience that is interested in the history of World War and American air power. A famous website, Daily Beast, published the article. The website is a popular source of news and offering opinions about controversial news. The author is a senior consulting editor who specializes in aviation at Conde Nast Traveler. He is also an author of a book, Wide Body: The Triumph of the 747 (Morrow). I believe that the article is allinclusive of the evolution of American air power. Information about the power associated with it in America is well articulated. The audience would be curious to know of the measures incorporated before the decision to use air power is made. It would determine to know if they can be used for mass destruction of another nation maliciously. 4 Works Cited Irving, Clive. “How American Air Power Came From Way Behind to Win World War II.” The Daily Beast, The Daily Beast Company, 17 Nov. 2018, www.thedailybeast.com/how-americanair-power-came-from-way-behind-to-win-world-war-ii-4?ref=scroll . Wrapping up the Prospectus Writing Into the Day: ● Introduction ○ ● Establishes common ground and common knowledge with the reader. ○ States your argumentative thesis. Background ○ ● Appropriate context & underlying assumptions Lines of argument (body) ● ○ Claims, evidence, and commentary exploring your thesis Consideration of alternative arguments ● ○ Address counter arguments. Explain why your view is more well thought-out Conclusion ○ Brief summary, clarify implications (why does it matter?) Citing and Integrating in the Lit Review ● Remember that all claims require evidence and commentary in order to be supported. ○ Claim: An arguable point you are making. In your lit review, this would be in reference to another claim that one of your sources has made, OR trends/interactions in the scholarship. ○ Evidence: How do you know your claim to be correct? Find a quote or example of the source DOING the thing you claim they are doing. ○ Commentary: Why does it matter? What difference does it make if your claim is correct? What does this say about your larger argument or larger trends in the scholarship? ● You will need to include in-text citations any time you use information from a source, such as in the literature review. ○ In MLA format, an in-text citation is a parenthetical citation “that includes the author’s last name and the page number from which the information came” (Green 26). Annotated Bibliography - Clarke, Micheal A. “The Evolution of Military Aviation.” NAE Website, 3 Dec. 2008, www.nae.edu/7474/TheEvolutionofMilitaryAviation. Michael Clarke, in this article, states that world war 11 was the aviation industry's supreme wake-up call and depicts some of the key events and happenings that occurred during this period. Before the war, aircrafts were substandard and had a lot of defects. However, due to the innovative engineers, this changed during the war as at its end, the planes were superior. One of the things that Clarke attribute made the aircraft superior was the engine. He states that those in the industry continuously worked on jet engines to improve their power. Clarke also outlines some of the famous war crafts. The Messerschmitt Me-262, which was outstanding due to its speed, and the B-29, which was exceptional because of its capacity to carry heavy ammunition, are examples. This article is useful in my attempt to understand the early development of aerospace engineering during the war as it not only lists some of the important things that happened during that time but also highlights some examples of the aircraft developed during that time. - Dunbar, Brian. “WWII & NACA.” NASA, NASA, 1 July 1995, www.nasa.gov/centers/langley/news/factsheets/WWII.html. In this article, Brian Dunbar outlines some of the critical contributions to the inception and productions of crafts made by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), a body that to directs and regulates scientific research of the flight predicaments with the aim of solving them, during the second world war. NACA, for one, was forced to adopt a new approach in its activities. Initially, it was only based in Langley, and it conducted only basic aeronautical research. However, by the end of the war, NACA grew exponentially and not only had three facilities but also engaged in more complex research. NACA research also was the backbone behind the air supremacy in that its study helped in development and production aircraft. Dunbar also depicts how NACA helped in drag cleanup and new ways for detecting defects in the planes, high powered piston engines. He winds up by stating that the NACA research aided in increasing control, helped to increase the survival rate after water impacts, and dealt with the issue of porpoising. It is clear from the article that NACA contributed much to the growth and production of planes, which makes it instrumental in understanding the early development of aerospace engineering during World War II. - Harr, Karl G. “Industry and World War II.” Air Force/ Space Digest, 1 Sept. 1965, pp. 54–64., https://www.aia-aerospace.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/INDUSTRY-ANDWW-II.pdf. In this article Karl Harr Jr, who once renowned President of Aerospace Industries Association, provides well documented and reliable facts about the early establishment of aerospace engineering during the Second World War. In the year preceding the war, the government had deemed the production of planes as an impossible endeavor. Those in the industry had no or little experience of aviation and they set out to prove the government wrong. They managed, and Karl states that the aerospace production achievement during these few years of the war is unparalleled in the industry’s history. More than 300,000 planes were made during the world war years. The engine horsepower from the beginning to the end of the world war totaled a billion, and more aviation accessories like the landing gear, pneumatic and hydraulic system were also made during this period. The industry by the end of the war had massive assembly lines from the one-part-at-a-time "job shops” at the beginning of the war. Economically, the industry by the end of the war was leading from its initial fourth place at the beginning of the war. Karl also states that various predicaments were faced and that those currently in the industry learn so much from them. It is beneficial as a source in many ways since it provides lots of data and facts during that period. The production process, progress, and achievements are examples of the facts. - Rumerman, Judy. “The American Aerospace Industry During World War II.” The Aerospace Industry During World War II, U.S Centennial of Flight Commission, 23 Jan. 2020, www.centennialofflight.net/essay/Aerospace/WWII_Industry/Aero7.htm. Judy Rumerman, in this article, depicts the achievements in the aviation industry made during the Second World War. The first achievement is that the aviation industry became the leading industry in America by the end of the world war. The production rate of the planes during the war also increased exponentially, and by the end of the war, more than three hundred thousand aircrafts were produced. Rumerman also states that the production plants in the country increased and were found in various parts within the United States. Another thing is that the aerospace industry became national, and exporting of the aircraft commenced in this period. The aerospace industry also shifted to assembly line from a part time job shop. Lastly, Rumerman states that the government developed programs that were meant to improve the industry further. This article will be fundamental in learning more about the early development of aerospace engineering during World War II, as it depicts the achievements of that period. - Weiss, Stanley I., and Amir R. Amir. “Aerospace Products, Manufacturers, and Markets.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 8 Nov. 2019, www.britannica.com/technology/aerospace-industry/Aerospace-products-manufacturersand-markets. Weiss and colleague start by defining the aerospace industry and what it entails, and they then outline the technological progress that has taken place in the aerospace industry over the years since 1903. They detail in-depth the various events that happened during both the world wars. At the beginning of the Second War, the country that had the most advanced aircraft was Germany, and its biggest importer was Japan. To breach the gap, by then, the President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, ordered the country to invest more into the aerospace industry, something that leads to mass production of planes during the war. More production plants were built in various parts of America, and there was differentiation among the aircraft producers. Martin, Boeing, and Douglas were some of the producers. This piece is fundamental to me learning about the early growth of aerospace engineering during the Second World War as it starts by depicting what aerospace engineering entails and then goes on and detail some of the happenings in the aeronautical field that happened in this field during this period. - Writer, Staff. “Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (Arrow) Single-Seat, Twin-Engine Heavy Fighter Aircraft Nazi Germany.” Military Weapons, 7 Aug. 2019, www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=104. Various aircraft were made during the Second World War. In this article, Staff Writers focuses on the Dornier Do 335 Pfeil, which was nicknamed the arrow. The writer states that it was one of the most prominent aircrafts of that period and had a twin-engine arrangement that was attributed to its exceptional performance. He states that it was designed by Dornier Claudios and was piloted by a single individual. Writer depicts in-depth aircraft’s design elements, landing gear, production, primary use, variants, and performance. Writer’s article is well suited in this case as he shed light on one of the profound aircrafts that was produced and used during World War 2. It will help understand the aircrafts built during this period something that with no doubt will aid in learning about the early growth of aerospace engineering during the Second World War.
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The Aerospace Engineering Advancements during WW 2
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Introduction
Aerospace engineering is the foundation of most of this era's technologies. It has caused a

revolutionary breakthrough both in rocket designs and fighter designs. It also has contributed to
the development of reconnaissance, stealth, and commercial aircraft. What most do not know is
that that aerospace engineering is not a new venture. It has been there for years and has only
become prominent in the recent past. It can be traced back to the early 1900s. However, during
specific periods in the last century, much progress was made in the field and are considered
fundamental. The Second World War period is an example of such a time. This research paper
aims to depict the development of aerospace engineering that took place during the Second
World War. There were various significant accomplishments made in aerospace engineering
during the few years of World War II that were revolutionary and fundamental to today’s
aerospace engineering, and they will be focused on.
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Background
Weiss and Amir (Pg 1) state that aerospace engineering is derived from the term

spaceflight and refers to the manufacture, development, and research of all flight vehicles. They
range from spacecraft and missiles to gliders and commercial flights. The first attempt of

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aerospace engineering can be traced back to the early 1900s when Orville and Wilbur
demonstrated an aircraft was capable of sustained, powered flight (Weiss and Amir, Pg 3). Over
the years, there have been advancements in the field, and one of the most notable periods of
improvement was during the Second World War. Clarke (Para 7), like Weiss and Amir,
acknowledges the impact the Second World War had on aerospace engineering. He terms the
period as the aviation industry's supreme wake-up call.
Harr (Pg 54) and Rumerman (Para 2) stat...


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