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Winged defense the development and possibilities of modern air power - economic and military

This book is the basis for airpower doctrine in the US, and demonstrates how forward looking Gen Mitchell was even though the technology for conducting air operations was in its infancy when it was written. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with airpower history or aerospace doctrine. William Lendrum "Billy" Mitchell (December 28, 1879 - February 19, 1936) was an American Army general who is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force, and is one of the most famous and most controversial figures in the history of American airpower. Mitchell served in France during the First Wor.

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  • "William Lendrum "Billy" Mitchell (December 28, 1879-February 19, 1936) was an American army general who is regarded by many as the father of the U.S. Air Force. One of the most famous and most controversial figures in the history of American airpower, Mitchell served in France during World War I and, by the conflict's end, commanded all American air combat units in that country. After the war, he became a strong advocate for increased investment in airpower, believing that this would prove vital in future wars. He argued particularly that bombers would make battleships obsolete and organized a series of successful public bombing runs against stationary ships designed to test the idea."
  • "Mitchell antagonized many people in the army with his arguments and criticism and in 1925 was demoted to colonel, and later that year, he was court-martialed for insubordination after accusing army and navy leaders of an "almost treasonable administration of the national defense." He resigned from the service shortly afterward. Following his death, however, Mitchell received many honors, including a commission as major general. He is the only individual after whom a type of American military aircraft is named: the B-25 "Mitchell" bomber."
  • "This book is the basis for airpower doctrine in the United States and demonstrates how forward looking General Mitehell was, even though the technology for conducting air operations was in its infancy when Winged Defense was written. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with airpower history or aerospace doctrine. --Book Jacket."
  • "This book is the basis for airpower doctrine in the US, and demonstrates how forward looking Gen Mitchell was even though the technology for conducting air operations was in its infancy when it was written. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with airpower history or aerospace doctrine. William Lendrum "Billy" Mitchell (December 28, 1879 - February 19, 1936) was an American Army general who is regarded as the father of the U.S. Air Force, and is one of the most famous and most controversial figures in the history of American airpower. Mitchell served in France during the First Wor."@en

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  • "Winged defense; the development and possibilities of modern air power--economic and military"
  • "Winged defense the development and possibilities of modern air power-- economic and military"
  • "Winged defence : the development and possibilities of modern air power - economic and military"
  • "Winged defense : the development and possibilities of modern air power, economic and military"
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  • "Winged defense the development and possibilities of modern air power - economic and military"
  • "Winged Defense the Development and Possibilities of Modern Air Power-economic and Military"@en
  • "Winged defence : the development and possibilities of modern air power, economic and military"@en
  • "Winged defense : the development and possibilities of modern air power economic and military"
  • "Winged defense : the development and possibilities of modern air power--economic and military"
  • "Winged defense : the development and possibilities of modern air power-- economic and military"
  • "Winged defense : the development and possibilities of modern air power-economic and military"
  • "Winged defense the development and possibilities of modern air power--economic and military"
  • "Winged defense : the development and possibilities of modern air power - economic and military"

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