John Womack Knihy

This essential volume recalls the activities of Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919), a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution; he formed and commanded an important revolutionary force during this conflict. Womack focuses attention on Zapata's activities and his home state of Morelos during the Revolution. Zapata quickly rose from his position as a peasant leader in a village seeking agrarian reform. Zapata's dedication to the cause of land rights made him a hero to the people. Womack describes the contributing factors and conditions preceding the Mexican Revolution, creating a narrative that examines political and agrarian transformations on local and national levels.

The narrative chronicles the transformation of the Air Force from an overlooked division of the Army into a pivotal player in modern warfare between 1957 and 1976. Through personal anecdotes, the author reflects on the unrecognized contributions made by him and his peers during this evolution, capturing the essence of their experiences and the significant shifts in military strategy and technology that defined this era.