Henry H. (“Hap”) Arnold last week became the 13th* U.S. soldier, and the first airman, to wear the four stars of a general. The Senate confirmed the appointment immediately. In making buoyant ...

and General Henry “Hap” Arnold, the Army Air Force chief of staff. The third participant in this relationship was Carl “Tooey” Spaatz, who preceded Eaker in command of the Eighth. This is a book about ...