Overlord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War IIOver Lord is the fascinating story of how American tactical air power was developed by General Elwood Pete Quesada during World War II, including its decisive role in Operation OVERLORD and the liberation of Europe. Pete Quesada is one of World War II's unsung yet crucial heroes. With his famous Ninth Tactical Air Command, Quesada established the best air ground team in the European theater. he pioneered the use of radar in close air support