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General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., USAF, fought in three American wars and became the first African American to attain the rank of four-star general in the United States Armed Forces. He was a talented military leader, an excellent orator and an advocate for equal rights for blacks in the military. James was once one of the most powerful men in the world, and today he is often classed with such great American generals as Patton, MacArthur and Pershing.
This biography explores James's life and assesses his place in American military history. From his childhood through his role and service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, the book traces his personal and career development, his influences, and his climb through the military ranks. Photographs of James are included as well as detailed bibliographical information at the end of each chapter.
List of contents
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 The Bell Toll: Birth and Childhood
2 College Days: Tuskegee Institute
3 The Soldier as Warrior: Black Military Protest
4 World War II
5 Winds of War: The Post War Years
6 Korea
7 Places in Time: Bentwaters, England and Beyond
8 Armies of the Night: The Vietnam Conflict
9 After the War in Vietnam
10 The Warrior as Diplomat: Wheelus Air Force Base, Libya
11 One Star: The Beginning of Stardom
12 Two Stars: The Patriot
13 Three Stars: Up the Military Ladder
14 The General: NORAD
15 General James's View on Air Defense
16 Retirement of a Warrior
17 Death of a Fighter Pilot
18 Conclusion
Epilogue Bibliography Index
About the author
Earnest N. Bracey is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and is a professor of political science and African American history at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas.
