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1 online resource (293 pages) |
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Major General George Owen Squier was a remarkable man. During the 1920s and 30s, he was one of the most famous men in America and abroad, as a scientist, soldier, military strategist, electrical communications expert and inventor, aeronautical pioneer, diplomat, and philanthropist. He rose from humble beginnings in the countryside of Michigan to the position of Chief Signal Officer of the United States Army. He led the effort in World War I to equip the United States and its allies with American made airplanes and engines, an effort which started slowly but at the time of the Armistice was rap. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Cover -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Early Life and West Point -- 2. Soldier-Scientist -- 3. An Electrical Laboratory -- 4. Soldier-Entrepreneur -- 5. The Philippine Cables -- 6. Founding of the Signal School -- 7. Origins of Army Aviation -- 8. Radio Over Telephone Lines -- 9. Science and Syndicate -- 10. Secret Missions -- 11. The Biggest Thing of the War -- 12. New Weapons -- 13. Science Joins the Army -- 14. Voice-Commanded Squadrons -- 15. Retirement Years and Legacy -- Appendix: Technical Information -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Squier, George Owen, 1865-1934.
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United States. Army -- Officers -- Biography.
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Squier, George Owen, 1865-1934 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJbtrwPFHm4wyycJJc8V4q |
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United States. Army |
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Military engineers -- United States -- Biography.
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Aeronautical engineers -- United States -- Biography.
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Generals -- United States -- Biography.
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Inventors -- United States -- Biography.
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. |
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Aeronautical engineers |
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Armed Forces -- Officers |
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Generals |
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Inventors |
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Military engineers |
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq |
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Biographies
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| Added Author |
Lyons, Laurence A.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780786476350 |
| ISBN |
9781476615578 (electronic bk.) |
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1476615578 (electronic bk.) |
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9780786476350 |
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0786476354 |
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