Admiral Marc A. Mitscher and U.S. Naval Aviation
| Author | : Paolo Enrico Coletta |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 524 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : WISC:89065714925 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Admiral Marc A. Mitscher and U.S. Naval Aviation by : Paolo Enrico Coletta
Download or read book Admiral Marc A. Mitscher and U.S. Naval Aviation written by Paolo Enrico Coletta and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of Admiral Marc Mitscher follows him from his days at the Naval Academy through his days in two World Wars: commanding three naval air stations during WWI, and then as Commander Fleet Air for many missions in the east during WWII, including the Battle of Midway, the Marianas, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Following WWII, he served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air) and finally as Commander, Atlantic Fleet. He was the first aviator to make admiral and fill combat commands.