| ID | 123607 |
| Title Proper | Catch-22 effect |
| Other Title Information | the lasting stigma of wartime cowardice in the U.S. army air forces |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mears, Dwight S |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | During World War II, U.S. airmen circulated pernicious rumors about the motives of the hundreds of aircrews who landed in neutral countries. Although investigated and disproven by the leadership of the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF), the rumors persisted in popular memory and ultimately stigmatized the veterans who endured neutral captivity. This essay examines the motives of some airmen who landed in Switzerland, and argues that the stigma associated with neutral captivity resulted in denials of benefits and military decorations to deserving veterans. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Military History Vol. 77, No.3; Jul 2013: p.1025-54 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Military History Vol. 77, No.3; Jul 2013: p.1025-54 |
| Key Words | World War II ; US Army Air Forces ; United States ; Wartime Cowardice |