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Finally, a definitive biography of General Curtis LeMay

"... a fine, candid book ..." --R. James Woolsey, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

"... an excellent biography." --James Schlesinger, former Secretary of Defense

"Warren Kozak has captured brilliantly the essence of one of America’s greatest generals and combat commanders." --Lt. General Thomas McInerney, retired, former assistant vice chief of staff of the United States Air Force

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LeMay: The Life And Wars Of General Curtis LeMay was placed at the top of the Air Force Chief of Staff's list of recommended reading to the entire U.S. Air Force. Click here to read more!
Read Warren's latest Wall Street Journal Opinion pieces: 'Peace Is Our Profession' (April 15, 2010), Why Foreigners Can't Win in China (March 31, 2010), and The Real Rules of War (December 22, 2009).
Hear Warren discuss LeMay on Wisconsin Public Radio. You can download the program here. Note: You will need to fill in the form before listening.
Warren was the featured guest on NPR's The Takeaway. Read more and listen
Read Warren's editorial on Curtis LeMay in the May 15, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Warren was interviewed on Good Company With Michael Connor. Click here to download the interview as an MP3.

The reviews are in!

"Kozak's biography of U.S. Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay (1906-1990) won't convert those utterly convinced that he was a bomb-happy maniac. The more open-minded, however, will find in it a broader perspective on this controversial officer than we have had elsewhere. His outstanding competence as leader and organizer of strategic airpower in World War II and during the cold war is convincingly presented; so are his limitations in the Pentagon and his poor judgment in being George Wallace's running mate in 1968. Kozak suggests that LeMay was utterly dedicated to the mission of destroying his country's enemies and to the men under his command charged with carrying out that mission. This led to what can only be called a certain lack of the social graces and a good many of what might charitably be called misinterpretations of where LeMay's patriotism led him. A book that definitely belongs in aviation and modern military history collections."
-- Roland Green, Booklist

"A splendid analysis of and tribute to one of America’s great, if underappreciated, war fighters. LeMay had a genius for organizing forces and campaigns – reflected in the World War II air campaigns against both Germany and Japan, the Berlin airlift, and the crated of the Strategic Air Command from the shambles of post World War II demobilization. While he may have had "almost no social graces" – as an Air Force Chief observed – he was a disciplinarian who served the nation effectively in war and peace. This is an excellent biography."
-- James Schlesinger, former Secretary of Defense

"Fearless, innovative, shrewd, abrasive, LeMay is the father of modern air power and the man Robert McNamara has called "the finest combat commander the United States has ever produced." His flaws are famous, but this fine, candid book also shows how much we owe him."
– R. James Woolsey, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

"Kozak's meticulous retelling of key war decisions and the reasons a particular air raid met with spectacular success -- or failure -- will grab even casual military buffs."
– Christian Toto, Humanevents.com

"Warren Kozak has captured brilliantly the essence of one of America’s greatest generals and combat commanders. I knew General LeMay when I was a captain and he was chief of staff. LeMay was the Air Force’s greatest strategist and tactician. He led the way in defeating Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan with airpower, was instrumental in deterring the Soviet Union during his leadership of the Strategic Air Command. He was not widely liked, but he was respected by those who served under him.
– General Thomas McInerney, United States Air Force retired, former assistant chief of staff. United States Air Force.


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Buy Now: Amazon Borders Barnes & Noble Finally, a definitive biography of General Curtis LeMay "... a fine, candid book ..." --R. James Woolsey, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency "... an excellent biography." --James Schlesinger, former Secretary of Defense "Warren Kozak has captured brilliantly the essence of one of America’s greatest generals and combat commanders." --Lt. General Thomas McInerney, retired, former assistant vice chief of staff of the United States Air Force	News LeMay: The Life And Wars Of General Curtis LeMay was placed at the top of the Air Force Chief of Staff's list of recommended reading to the entire U.S. Air Force. Click here to read more! Read Warren's latest Wall Street Journal Opinion pieces: 'Peace Is Our Profession' (April 15, 2010), Why Foreigners Can't Win in China (March 31, 2010), and The Real Rules of War (December 22, 2009). Hear Warren discuss LeMay on Wisconsin Public Radio. You can download the program here. Note: You will need to fill in the form before listening. Warren was the featured guest on NPR's The Takeaway. Read more and listen Read Warren's editorial on Curtis LeMay in the May 15, 2009 Wall Street Journal Warren was interviewed on Good Company With Michael Connor. Click here to download the interview as an MP3. The reviews are in! "Kozak's biography of U.S. Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay (1906-1990) won't convert those utterly convinced that he was a bomb-happy maniac. The more open-minded, however, will find in it a broader perspective on this controversial officer than we have had elsewhere. His outstanding competence as leader and organizer of strategic airpower in World War II and during the cold war is convincingly presented; so are his limitations in the Pentagon and his poor judgment in being George Wallace's running mate in 1968. Kozak suggests that LeMay was utterly dedicated to the mission of destroying his country's enemies and to the men under his command charged with carrying out that mission. This led to what can only be called a certain lack of the social graces and a good many of what might charitably be called misinterpretations of where LeMay's patriotism led him. A book that definitely belongs in aviation and modern military history collections." -- Roland Green, Booklist "A splendid analysis of and tribute to one of America’s great, if underappreciated, war fighters. LeMay had a genius for organizing forces and campaigns – reflected in the World War II air campaigns against both Germany and Japan, the Berlin airlift, and the crated of the Strategic Air Command from the shambles of post World War II demobilization. While he may have had "almost no social graces" – as an Air Force Chief observed – he was a disciplinarian who served the nation effectively in war and peace. This is an excellent biography." -- James Schlesinger, former Secretary of Defense "Fearless, innovative, shrewd, abrasive, LeMay is the father of modern air power and the man Robert McNamara has called "the finest combat commander the United States has ever produced." His flaws are famous, but this fine, candid book also shows how much we owe him." – R. James Woolsey, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency "Kozak's meticulous retelling of key war decisions and the reasons a particular air raid met with spectacular success -- or failure -- will grab even casual military buffs." – Christian Toto, Humanevents.com "Warren Kozak has captured brilliantly the essence of one of America’s greatest generals and combat commanders. I knew General LeMay when I was a captain and he was chief of staff. LeMay was the Air Force’s greatest strategist and tactician. He led the way in defeating Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan with airpower, was instrumental in deterring the Soviet Union during his leadership of the Strategic Air Command. He was not widely liked, but he was respected by those who served under him. – General Thomas McInerney, United States Air Force retired, former assistant chief of staff. United States Air Force.
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