"A model work of military history that brings to life the drama of air warfare in the Southwest Pacific."--Michael Schaller, author of Douglas MacArthur

"A cracking good operational history that raises Kenney to the front rank among American commanders in the war. An utterly fascinating book."--Richard H. Kohn, author of Eagle and Sword

"A critical and provocative assessment of Kenney's accomplishments and airpower's dominant role in the campaigns of Douglas MacArthur."--Edward J. Drea, author of MacArthur's ULTRA: Codebreaking and the War against Japan

"A well-written and lucid study of one of MacArthur's most important secret weapons in the Pacific War."--Stephen R. Taaffe, author of MacArthur's Jungle War

"George Kenney was perhaps the most effective combat air commander of World War II. An outstanding biography of a vitally important airman."--Phillip S. Meilinger, author of Hoyt S. Vandenberg

"An original and significant contribution."--Stanley L. Falk, author of Bataan: The March of Death

"For his part, Griffith has done well for the historical record, Kenney, and the men of that theater by writing a superb account of this campaign. He has set the standard for its study."--Journal of Military History

"Fills a gap in the literature on American airpower with a remarkable account that will no doubt be the standard work on Kenney for years to come."--Joint Force Quarterly

"Griffith's very readable book at last provides a detailed portrait of both Kenney and his campaigns."--Choice

"A good, straight-forward military biography highlighting Kenney's considerable contributions. Accessible for the casual reader but thorough enough to enlighten historians of the period."--Library Journal