The Grim Reapers: At Work in the Pacific Theater. The Third Attack Group of the U.S. Fifth Air Force by John P. Henebry (Major General USAF) WWII. VG+ condition. First Edition Hardcover with Dustjacket.
Publication NameGrim Reapers at Work in the Pacific Theater : the Third Attack Group of the U. S. Fifth Air Force
Publication Year1965
SubjectMilitary / World War II
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHistory
AuthorJohn P. Henebry
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2002-111049
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
SynopsisAfter graduation from Notre Dame in 1940, John Henebry entered the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Program. Upon graduation he was assigned to the pacific Theater. During WWII he flew 219 combat missions. In 1948, at the age of 30, Henebry was promoted to Brigadier General, making him one of the youngest generals in U.S.A.F. history.