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|  | Wingless Eagle by Herbert A. Johnson
At the start of the twentieth century the United States led the world in advances in aviation, with the first successful engine-powered flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and Dayton, Ohio, beginning in 1903. Fifteen years later, however, American airmen flew European-designed aircraft because American planes were woefully inadequate for service on the Western Front. Why was the United States so poorly prepared to engage in aerial combat in World War I? To answer this question, Herbert Johnson takes a hard look at the early years of U.S. military aviation, exploring the cultural, technical, political, and organizational factors that stunted its evolution. Among the recurring themes of Johnson`s narrative are the damaging effects of a chronic lack of governmental funding for military aeronautics and the disruptive influence of a civilian aeronaut constituency both on military discipline and on public and Congressional attitudes toward army aviation. In addition, the Wright brothers` patent litigation hindered the technical development of American aircraft and crippled the domestic aviation industry`s manufacturing capacity. Wartime experience helped correct some of these problems, but the persistence of others left the postwar Air Service with an uncertain and stormy future. AUTHOR: Herbert A. Johnson
PUBLISHER: The University of North Carolina Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History 
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 | Hour of Redemption by Forrest Bryant Johnson
Description not available.The rescue of soldiers imprisoned by the Japanese at Cabanatuan is vividly chronicled here, with details of the U.S. Army Ranger operation. Reprint. AUTHOR: Forrest Bryant Johnson
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | Exploring Texas with Children by Sharry Buckner
Familiar with every corner of Texas, author Sharry Buckner has amassed information about interesting places all over the state, especially the lesser known attractions and things to do. All of the places listed here include phone numbers, directions, and details enabling parents to anticipate time, and expense. AUTHOR: Sharry Buckner
PUBLISHER: Wordware Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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 | The Battle of Trenton by Lewis K. Parker
Description not available.Describes the people and action of the Revolutionary War battle of Trenton, New Jersey, in which General Washington led his men across the partially frozen Delaware River on the day after Christmas, 1776. AUTHOR: Lewis K. Parker
PUBLISHER: Gale Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | American Colonies by Alan Taylor, Eric Foner
Description not available.An acclaimed historian challenges the traditional Anglocentric focus of colonial history by examining the various cultural influences from which America emerged and documenting the intricate ecological, ethnic, and economic history of the New World, from the Canadian north to the Pacific rim. AUTHOR: Alan Taylor, Eric Foner
PUBLISHER: Viking Penguin
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: History
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 | Viva Mexico! by Alex Haley, Argentina Palacios, Howard Berelson
A biography of the Zapotec Indian who grew up to become the President of Mexico and lead his country in a war for independence. AUTHOR: Alex Haley, Argentina Palacios, Howard Berelson
PUBLISHER: Raintree Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: History
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