A Preliminary to War: The 1st Aero Squadron and the Mexican Punitive Expedition of 1916
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On March 15, 1916, the 1st Aero Squadron arrived at Columbus, NM. The squadron was to join an expedition led by BG John J. "Black Jack" Pershing into Mexico in response to a March 9 attack on the tiny border town by the Mexican desperado, Francisco "Pancho" Villa. For the first time, the U.S. Army's entire air force-the 1st Aero Squadron-had deployed for an active campaign. The Squadron played a significant role in the Punitive Expedition, but, in...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1300770163
ISBN13:9781300770169
Release Date:February 2013
Publisher:Lulu.com
Length:66 Pages
Weight:0.24 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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