Billy Mitchell: Founder of Our Air Force and Prophet Without Honor by Lester Coh

Description: Billy Mitchell: Founder of Our Air Force and Prophet Without Honor by Lester Cohen, Emile Gauvreau As early as 1920, US Army General Billy Mitchell began sounding alarm bells about an inevitable Japanese invasion from sea-based aircraft. Through the press and in person he lobbied naval brass about Americas woefully unprepared defensive air power but his talk of dogfights over the Pacific with superior planes was laughed at and dismissed by all. Mitchells vision of a US `Air Arm would have meant massive, costly upgrades to the nations dated flying machines owned by private firms holding patents on aircraft machinery. Old guard soldiers, like John J. Pershing, dismissed as delusional ravings Mitchells belief that a battleship could be destroyed by a bomber. Mitchells outspoken press conferences about an airplane trust supported by corrupt government officials led to his court-martial for insubordination in 1925. He died in 1936, a man ahead of his times – and hated for it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description As early as 1920, US Army General Billy Mitchell began sounding alarm bells about an inevitable Japanese invasion from sea-based aircraft. Through the press and in person he lobbied naval brass about Americas woefully unprepared defensive air power but his talk of dogfights over the Pacific with superior planes was laughed at and dismissed by all. Mitchells vision of a US Air Arm would have meant massive, costly upgrades to the nations dated flying machines owned by private firms holding patents on aircraft machinery. Old guard soldiers, like John J. Pershing, dismissed as delusional ravings Mitchells belief that a battleship could be destroyed by a bomber. Mitchells outspoken press conferences about an airplane trust supported by corrupt government officials led to his court-martial for insubordination in 1925. He died in 1936, a man ahead of his times - and hated for it. Details ISBN0359575072 Author Emile Gauvreau Pages 176 Publisher Lulu.com Year 2019 ISBN-10 0359575072 ISBN-13 9780359575077 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-04-07 Imprint Lulu.com Place of Publication Morrisville Country of Publication United States Short Title Billy Mitchell Language English Subtitle Founder of Our Air Force and Prophet Without Honor UK Release Date 2019-04-07 AU Release Date 2019-04-07 NZ Release Date 2019-04-07 US Release Date 2019-04-07 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131653865;

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