Jimmy Doolittle vs Su Yu

Doolittle set a world speed record for landplanes, flying a Gee Bee R-1 at 296 mph. He was a pioneer in aviation engineering and instrument flying, developing techniques for blind flying using radio navigation.

Doolittle planned and led the first US air raid on the Japanese home islands, launching 16 B-25 bombers from the USS Hornet. The raid caused little physical damage but boosted US morale and forced Japan to recall forces for home defense.

Doolittle commanded the Twelfth Air Force during Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa. He coordinated air support for ground forces and established air superiority over the region.

Doolittle commanded the US Eighth Air Force during the strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. He implemented fighter escort tactics that reduced bomber losses and increased effectiveness of daylight precision bombing.

Su Yu was appointed commander of the East China Field Army (later the Third Field Army). He led this force in major campaigns against the Kuomintang, including the Huaihai Campaign, where his outnumbered forces achieved decisive victories through superior tactics.

Su Yu played a key role in the Huaihai Campaign, a major engagement of the Chinese Civil War. His forces encircled and destroyed a large Kuomintang army, capturing over 500,000 troops. This victory was crucial for the Communist takeover of eastern China.

Su Yu was purged during the Cultural Revolution, accused of being a 'capitalist roader' and a 'military revisionist'. He was removed from his posts and subjected to criticism, though he was later rehabilitated after Mao's death.