Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments The Making of a Soldier 1882–1914 The Making of an Air Officer 1914–1918 Postwar Senior Leader 1919–1930 The Air Council 1930–1933 The Air Council 1933–1936 Fighter Command 1936–1939 Command in War 1939–1940 The Battle of Britain July–August 1940 The Battle of Britain August–September 1940 The Battle of Britain September–October 1940 The Blitz October–November 1940 Laying Down the Sword 1941–1942 Taking Up the Pen 1942–1951 History and Myth 1951–1970 Coda Notes Bibliography Index

About the Author

JOHN T. LASAINE, JR., holds a PhD in history from Brown University. He is an associate professor at the Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama.

Reviews

"A worthwhile and informative read. LaSaine also provides a set of very useful reference notes describing his obviously extensive research. This book presents a discerning view into one of the early builders of air power."-- "Air Power History"