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