Story of the Lafayette Escadrille: A History of the American Volunteer Air Squadron in World War One, Told By Its Commander

Series: English

When the First World War broke out in August 1914, the United States declared its neutrality. But a handful of American citizens nevertheless went to Europe and volunteered to fight for France against the Germans. Using French aircraft, they formed a squadron that became known as the "Lafayette Escadrille". This is the story of the Lafayette Squadron, as told by its French Commander, Captain Georg