The Millionaires' Unit tells the story of a remarkable group of young men from the American elite at the beginning of the 20th century. Among them were a Rockefeller, the son of the head of the Union Pacific Railroad, and others with connections to politicians and statesmen.
They were willing to give up their comfortable lives to be the first to participate in the fight in France, even before the US officially joined the war. Central to this was the Yale Flying Club, six members of which play the leading roles in this book. They shared rivalry, ambition, and the desire to be heroic on the battlefield, despite the high risks.
Some of them later acquired important military positions and distinctions, others brought stories from Parisian life, while some paid the ultimate price.
This book is an engaging and patriotic military history, suitable for fans of, among others Flyboys, The Greatest Generation and Flags Of Our Fathers.
Language: English
Suitable for: self-study, education, and work