Spaatz

[ spahts ]

noun

1. Carl, 1891–1974, U.S. general.

Example Sentences

Gen. Carl A Spaatz revealing after the war that U.S. planes had been ready with bombs to halt any attack, according to the National Museum of American History.

From Washington Times

Gen. Carl Spaatz, commander of 8th Air Force, then again when he returned to the United States by supreme Allied commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

From Washington Times

It points to the crucial nature of personal relations between allies, as illustrated by the bond discussed in Young's book between air force chiefs Carl A. Spaatz and Sir Arthur Tedder.

From US News

“General Spaatz’s announcement, based on a careful study of photographs taken a few hours after the bomb had been dropped, made clear the terrific destructive power of this new secret weapon, which has harnessed the power of the universe and turned it against the Japanese,” The Times wrote, referring to the commanding general of the United States Strategic Air Forces.

From New York Times

The New York Times recalled in an editorial on Dec. 7, 1991, the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, how “Gen. George Marshall asked to meet him; so did Generals Bradley, Spaatz, Wainwright and Jimmy Doolittle.”

From New York Times