David McCampbell : top ace of U.S. naval aviation in World War II /

This book explores the life and career of David McCampbell, the leader of the most successful naval air group in combat in WWII. The author details McCampbell's 31-year career, revealing an incredible diversity of leadership roles and service assignments. McCampbell commanded ships, training ce...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Russell, David Lee, 1947- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
Subjects:	McCampbell, David, > 1910-1996. United States. > Navy. > Air Group Fifteen > Biography. United States. > Navy > Officers > Biography. United States. > Navy > Aviation > Biography. Fighter pilots > United States > Biography. World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, American. World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations, American. World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Pacific Area.

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Summary:	This book explores the life and career of David McCampbell, the leader of the most successful naval air group in combat in WWII. The author details McCampbell's 31-year career, revealing an incredible diversity of leadership roles and service assignments. McCampbell commanded ships, training centers, aircraft squadrons and held a variety of Navy and Defense Department senior staff positions.
Physical Description:	x, 263 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781476677798 1476677794