Title: The Billy Mitchell affair
First published: 1967
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.
Subjects: History, Generals, Military Aeronautics, United States. Army. Air Corps, United States, Biography
Places: United States
People: William Mitchell (1879-1936)
LC classification: UG626.2.M57 D37