A History Of Army Aviation From Its Beginnings To The War On Terror [Hardcover]

&spellbinding history&, the how, what, when, where and why&some never told and certainly not always understood. This is a story that has begged to be told, &with sources and substance heretofore missing& Historians, military scholars, and aviators, &will rely on this work for years.
Carl H. McNair, Jr., Major General, U.S. Army (Retired)

This is worth a good read&a welcome and long overdue history of Army Aviation.
Joseph L. Galloway, senior military correspondent, Knight Ridder Newspapers and co-author, We Were Soldiers Once&and Young

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.
Carol Reardon, Pennsylvania State University, author of LAUNCH THE INTRUDERS

&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.
Darrel Whitcomb, author of The Rescue of Bat 21, and Combat Search and Rescue in Desert Storm

&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.
Henry Gole, Ph.D./Colonel (ret.), author of Soldiering