Over the years, LeMay's stern expression engendered a lot of fear. (Few people knew that a defective nerve in his cheek made it hard for him to smile.) In truth, LeMay was tremendously concerned about the people in his command, fighting hard to get enlisted forces adequate pay, housing and career opportunities. Curtis LeMay was one of the most important figures both in the winning the Second World War and in keeping the world out of a third.
