Carl Spaatz vs Porfirio Diaz

Spaatz commanded the Eighth Air Force in England, establishing the US strategic bombing capability in Europe. He built up the force from scratch and conducted the first US bombing missions against occupied Europe.

Spaatz commanded the US Strategic Air Forces in Europe, directing the combined bomber offensive against Nazi Germany. He oversaw the bombing of oil refineries, transportation networks, and industrial targets.

Spaatz commanded the US Strategic Air Forces in the Pacific, overseeing the strategic bombing of Japan including the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was responsible for the final air campaign against Japan.

Spaatz was appointed the first Chief of Staff of the newly independent US Air Force. He oversaw the transition from the Army Air Forces to a separate service and shaped its early organization and doctrine.

Diaz issued the Plan of Tuxtepec, rebelling against President Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada's re-election. He defeated government forces and assumed the presidency, beginning a 35-year dictatorship.

Diaz implemented policies attracting foreign investment, building railroads, and expanding mining and agriculture. Mexico experienced economic growth but with increased foreign control and wealth inequality.

Diaz celebrated Mexico's centennial with grand festivities, showcasing modernization. The event masked growing discontent, as Francisco I. Madero's anti-re-election movement gained momentum, leading to the Mexican Revolution.

After the Treaty of Ciudad Juarez, Diaz resigned the presidency and went into exile in France. His departure ended the Porfiriato and allowed Madero to assume power, though it did not end the revolution.