Billy Mitchell: Founder of Our Air Force and Prophet Without Honor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430456377)

Billy Mitchell: Founder Of Our Air Force And Prophet Without Honor is a biography of Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of American military aviation. Written by Emile Gauvreau, the book tells the story of Mitchell's life, from his early years as a military officer to his eventual rise to become the father of the United States Air Force.The book chronicles Mitchell's career in the military, including his early days as a cavalry officer, his service in World War I, and his work as an advocate for air power. It explores his efforts to promote the use of air power in military strategy, and his outspoken criticism of the military establishment's failure to recognize the importance of air power.The book also delves into Mitchell's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his colleagues, and his superiors in the military. It explores his struggles with alcoholism, his controversial public statements, and his eventual court-martial for insubordination.Throughout the book, Gauvreau portrays Mitchell as a visionary leader who was ahead of his time, but who was ultimately misunderstood and marginalized by the military establishment. Despite his many accomplishments and contributions to American military aviation, Mitchell was never fully recognized for his achievements during his lifetime.Overall, Billy Mitchell: Founder Of Our Air Force And Prophet Without Honor is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential figures in American military history. It offers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the United States Air Force.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.

Author: Emile Gauvreau,Lester Cohen
ISBN-10: 143045637X
ISBN-13: 9781430456377
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d