Alpha Bravo Delta Guide to the U.S. Airforce (Alpha Bravo Delta Guides) [Paperback]

Barrett Tillman (Author), Frederick M. Franks Jr. (Author)

Book Description

Series: Alpha Bravo Delta Guides | Publication Date: June 3, 2003

A complete overview of the U.S. Air Force-from the origins and complete histories to the battles and weaponry.

Here are comprehensive accounts and descriptions of the battles, weaponry, and personnel, from the enlisted man to the top-ranking officers-featuring fascinating detail on the bloodiest battles, the greatest successes and most devastating setbacks, and much more.

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About the Author

Gen. Frederick M. Franks, Jr. (ret.), held many field commands during his career, including commanding the VII Corps during Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait. He co-wrote Into the Storm with Tom Clancy.

Barrett Tillman is the author of more than 27 books on the military and aviation. He won the Contributor's Award from the American Aviation Historical Society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (June 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028644948
• ISBN-13: 978-0028644943
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,066,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Barrett Tillman (b. 1948) was born into a NE Oregon ranching family and developed an early interest in aviation history. He learned to fly as a teenager, was first published at age 15, and graduated from the University of Oregon with a journalism degree in 1971. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, book publisher, and magazine editor, but has been self employed all but seven years since graduating from college. Though best known for his histories of US naval aviation, he also has published six novels plus short stories, and has sold a screenplay.

Tillman continues writing nonfiction books and has written more than 550 articles in the US and abroad. He frequently appears as a commentator on TV documentaries in addition to his speaking appearances. The recipient of six writing awards, he lives with his wife in Arizona.

Tillman's web site and blog are found at www.btillman.com.