EPISODE · Feb 22, 2024 · 48 MIN
The Airmobile Concept: LTG Harry Kinnard
from Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories · host Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project
In this special episode, Lieutenant General Harry Kinnard explains how he helped develop the Airmobile concept- which later became the 1st Air Cavalry Division in the U.S. Army. The Airmobile approach integrated helicopters into the structure of ground forces, allowing troops and supplies to be delivered quickly over difficult terrain, and even over enemy lines. It’s considered as radical as the change from horses to trucks. It was first used in Vietnam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this special episode, Lieutenant General Harry Kinnard explains how he helped develop the Airmobile concept- which later became the 1st Air Cavalry Division in the U.S. Army. The Airmobile approach integrated helicopters into the structure of ground forces, allowing troops and supplies to be delivered quickly over difficult terrain, and even over enemy lines. It’s considered as radical as the change from horses to trucks. It was first used in Vietnam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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