Explores the life of General Curtis LeMay, a decorated pilot, who masterminded the Tokyo firebombings, tried to prevent the Bay of Pigs, and ran for Vice President as George Wallace's running mate.

Maps are on end papers. Includes maps of: World War II: European Theater Range of 8th Air Force; World War II: Pacific Theater Range of 20th and 21st Air Force. Two maps on lining papers.

Something strange and wonderful -- Flight -- The B-17 -- "I'll Fly Lead" -- The war in thin air -- A war of attrition -- The biggest gamble of the war -- The empire burning -- "Brutal LeMay" -- Home -- SAC -- Washington -- Cuba, Kennedy, and Johnson -- Wallace.