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A Cavalryman's Story : Memoirs of a Twentieth-Century Army General
by Howze, Hamilton H
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1560986646
- ISBN 13
- 9781560986645
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About This Item
Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1996. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Sharp corners. No chips or tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Photo illustrated. Autobiography of 4-star Army General Hamilton Howze. From the Dust Jacket: "He began his career as a horse soldier, commanded a tank regiment in World War II, and retired as an accomplished sky cavalry tactician." It was in the mid-1950's that General Howze pioneered the concept of air cavalry and instituted the widespread use of helicopters in providing fire power, mobility, intelligence, and logistical support. As the first director of Army Aviation, he was the driving force behind the Army's airmobile tactics and doctrine. Implementation of the Howze Board's recommendations to Defense Secretary Robert McNamara ultimately proved the viability of sky cavalry in combat. His last military assignment was as commander of United States Forces in Korea. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo. 316pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
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- Title
- A Cavalryman's Story : Memoirs of a Twentieth-Century Army General
- Author
- Howze, Hamilton H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine condition
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Printing of the First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1560986646
- ISBN 13
- 9781560986645
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution Press
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D. C.
- Date Published
- 1996
- Size
- 8vo. 316pp
- Bookseller catalogs
- Autobiography;
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