Macarthur's Airman: General George C. Kenney and the War in the Southwest Pacific

by Thomas E. Griffith Jr.

Book Overview

A fighter pilot who flew 75 combat missions in World War I, George C. Kenney was a charismatic leader who established himself as an innovative advocate of air power. As General MacArthur's air commander in the Southwest Pacific during World War II, Kenney played a pivotal role in the conduct of the war, but until now his performance has remained largely unexplored.

Thomas Griffith offers a critical assessment of Kenney's numerous contributions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700609091
• ISBN13: 9780700609093
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.6"