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The B-29 Bomber: Innovation and Ethical Dilemmas
This chapter explores the ambitious development of the B-29 bomber, highlighting its groundbreaking features and significant challenges during World War II. It discusses the strategic importance and transformative impact of the B-29 on military aviation, including the shift in bombing tactics and moral implications faced by its commanders. The narrative also addresses the intense training of the 509th Composite Group and the complex moral decisions surrounding the use of atomic weapons.
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