Billy Mitchell: Founder Of Our Air Force And Prophet Without Honor is a biographical account of the life and career of General William ""Billy"" Mitchell, a pioneer of the United States Air Force. Written by Emile Gauvreau, the book traces Mitchell's journey from his early days as a military officer to his eventual rise to the position of Chief of the Air Service. The book provides a detailed account of Mitchell's contributions to the development of air power, including his advocacy for the use of airplanes in military ...
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Billy Mitchell: Founder Of Our Air Force And Prophet Without Honor is a biographical account of the life and career of General William ""Billy"" Mitchell, a pioneer of the United States Air Force. Written by Emile Gauvreau, the book traces Mitchell's journey from his early days as a military officer to his eventual rise to the position of Chief of the Air Service. The book provides a detailed account of Mitchell's contributions to the development of air power, including his advocacy for the use of airplanes in military operations, his role in the creation of the Air Service, and his efforts to establish an independent air force. It also explores Mitchell's controversial views on military strategy, which often put him at odds with his superiors and led to his eventual court-martial.Throughout the book, Gauvreau presents a nuanced and balanced portrayal of Mitchell, highlighting both his achievements and his flaws. He also provides a vivid picture of the political and social context in which Mitchell operated, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that he faced as he sought to shape the future of the Air Force.Overall, Billy Mitchell: Founder Of Our Air Force And Prophet Without Honor is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the United States military and the evolution of air power.This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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