The Billy Mitchell affair.
Publisher: Random House
Published: 1967
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 373
Subjects: Mitchell, William, 1879-1936; United States. Army. Air Corps -- History; Generals -- United States -- Biography; Aeronautics, Military -- United States -- History
Description: Mitchell, now known as the "Father of the U.S. Air Force," fought against the short-sightedness of top military leaders regarding air power after World War I. He went on to embarrass the Navy by proving that aircraft could indeed sink destroyers, which had been thought impossible. He was ultimately court-martialed for insubordination, and his contributions were grudgingly acknowledged after his death.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.