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. He was a talented military leader, an excellent orator and an advocate for equal rights. James was once one of the most powerful men in the world, and today he is often classed with such American generals as Patton, MacArthur and Perhsing. This biography explores Jame's life and assesses his place in American military history. From his childhood through his service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, the book traces his personal and career development, the influences upon him, and his climb through the military ranks. Photographs and detailed bibliographical information are provided.

1.Bell Toll: Birth and Childhood 15 -- 2. College Days: Tuskegee Institute 27 -- 3. Soldier as Warrior: Black Military Protest 37 -- 4. World War II 43 -- 5. Winds of War: The Post War Years 51 -- 6. Korea 60 -- 7. Places in Time: Bentwaters, England and Beyond 67 -- 8. Armies of the Night: The Vietnam Conflict 79 -- 9. After the War in Vietnam 93 -- 10. Warrior as Diplomat: Wheelus Air Force Base, Libya 102 -- 11. One Star: The Beginning of Stardom 110 -- 12. Two Stars: The Patriot 119 -- 13. Three Stars: Up the Military Ladder 126 -- 14. General: NORAD 136 -- 15. General James's View on Air Defense 153 -- 16. Retirement of a Warrior 160 -- 17. Death of a Fighter Pilot 172.