A History of Army Aviation: From Its Beginnings to the War on Terror

'This is worth a good read.a welcome and long overdue history of Army Aviation." , senior military correspondent, and co-author, Soldiers, scholars, and aviation enthusiasts alike can learn much from this comprehensive examination.. .successfully blends lively and insightful historical narrative with astute analysis. .unfailingly honest assessment of.contributions to our national defense. , Pennsylvania State University, author of .tightly written and focused.traces the aviation branch from its inception through two world wars, the loss of a major portion to the new Air Force, .up through its current role.. .required reading for anyone who desires to understand.Army aviation. , author of , and .tells the whole story concisely by addressing seven key themes. .crisp prose and well-chosen illustrations.. This old ground-pounder owes his life to.brave crews of Army birds. , Ph.D./Colonel (ret.), author of