Share This Article 1. The 1984 Tom Clancy novel, The Hunt for Red October was inspired by a mutiny on this Soviet ship. Sentry Red October Marshal Ustinov Kirov 2. This was Ulysses S. Grant’s favorite alcoholic beverage during the war. Bourbon Red wine Beer Champagne 3. He is the only person to have held the rank of General of the Air Force. Carl Spaatz Curtis LeMay Henry “Hap” Arnold James Doolittle Loading …