America's First Air War. The United States Army, Naval and Marine Air Services in the First World War by Terry C. Treadwell is about the part played by US aviators and aircraft in World War I. It explains the reasons why the US entered the war and the violations by Germany that exacerbated the situation. It also covers the development of the USAS (United States Air Service) and USNAS (United States Naval Air Force). This pictorial essay highlights the personalities that emerged from the war. Contains original escape reports from USAS pilots and observers providing detailed insight into the conditions under which they were imprisoned. Illustrated. Hardcover. 176pp.
Very good in a fine dustjacket. Some offsetting on occasional pages (due to damp?)
