Profusely illustrated text traces the development of military aviation and surveys the equipment, personnel, and events of the air war between Germany and the Allies during World War II.
Discusses the theory of glaciers and of the Ice Age as propounded by Venetz and later espoused by Agassiz, and discusses modern glaciers and explorations of the polar ice cap.
Traces West Point's continual role in and influence on American history, profiles some of its larger-than-life graduates, and examines its traditions, changing roles, and contributions.