Mitchell, William, 1879-1936.

Winged defense the development and possibilities of modern air power-- economic and military / [electronic resource] : William "Billy" Mitchell. - Tuscaloosa, Ala. : University of Alabama Press, c2009. - xix, 261 p. : ill. - Fire ant books . - Fire ant books. .

Originally published: New York ; London : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1925. Includes index. "New foreword by Robert S. Ehlers, Jr."--Cover.

A note on Billy Mitchell and his book -- The aeronautical era -- Leadership in aeronautics goes to the United States -- The United States Air Force proves that aircraft dominate seacraft -- Civil and commercial aviation -- How should we organize our national air power? -- Make it a main force or still an appendage? -- The effect of air power on the modification and limitation of international armaments -- A glance at modern aeronautics -- The making of an Air Force personnel -- The obtaining of the aircraft and equipment for the flyers -- The defense against aircraft.


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United States. Army. Air Corps.


Aeronautics, Military--United States.
Air power--United States.
Air power--Economic aspects--United States.
Military doctrine--United States.


United States--Defenses.


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