Hap Arnold and the Evolution of American Airpower (SMITHSONIAN HISTORY OF AVIATION AND SPACEFLIGHT SERIES) - Hardcover

Daso, Dik A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 156098824X ISBN 13: 9781560988243

Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr, 2000

Synopsis

Henry "Hap" Arnold was the first Commanding General of the US Army Air Forces, from 1938 to 1946. This biography draws on personal papers as well as recently declassified military documents to trace his career and his influence on the technology, infrastructure, and philosophy of today's air force. Describes the institutions and individuals who played a part in Arnold's decisions as a general, and shows how Arnold's peacetime experiences shaped the evolution of American military aviation. Includes b&w historical photos. Daso is a US Air Force pilot and the author of another book on Arnold. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Synopsis:

From 1938 to 1946, as General of the US Air Forces - Henry "Hap" Arnold fought World War II on the Army General Staff, in factories, and in universities. In this book, the author traces a career centered around the airplane, the technological achievement that revolutionized 20th-century warfare.

About this edition

• Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 156098824X
• ISBN 13: 9781560988243
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 314