Balloon Ace : The Life of an Early Airpower Visionary / Charles D. Dusch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dusch, Charles D., author.

Series:

Aviation and Air Power Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations, British.

World War, 1914-1918.

Fighter pilots--United States--Biography.

Fighter pilots.

Soldiers' bodies, Disposition of.

World War, 1914-1918--Monuments.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Lexington, Kentucky : The University Press of Kentucky, [2025]

Summary:

In 1927, when aviator Charles A.Lindbergh flew his famous monoplane in a triumphant tour of the United States, the Spirit of St.Louis touched down in Wheeling, West Virginia, for his visit to the Linsly School.

Contents:

Cover

Frontispiece

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Introduction. I'll Never Forget: The Impact of Commemoration on Generations

Chapter 1. In Stonewall's Shadow: Shaping a Generation for Total War

Chapter 2. The War to End All Wars through the Lens of College Boys

Chapter 3. Aerial Militia: Americans Prepare for War beyond the Borders

Chapter 4. "A More Distinguished Way of Doing Greater Good": Americans Lurch toward War

Chapter 5. Unusual Courage: Becoming a Pursuit Pilot

Chapter 6. Most Remarkable Work: "A Son to Be Proud of Indeed"

Chapter 7. To Die a Fiery "Miserable Death": Air Combat on the Western Front, 1918

Chapter 8. Mothers of Heroes: Waiting for News on the Home Front

Chapter 9. A Job So Sacred: Women, Governments, and Care for the Fallen

Chapter 10. The Gratitude of All Those Present: Commemoration on the World Stage

Conclusion. Ready to Serve: The Monument as Exemplar

Acknowledgments

Notes

Index

About the Author

Illustrations

A Mitchell Institute Book: Aviation and Air Power.

Notes:

Includes index.

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Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-9859-0162-5

1-9859-0163-3

OCLC:

1467956518