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Hampton Roads: The World War II Years - Couverture souple

Evans-Hylton, Patrick

 
9780738517667: Hampton Roads: The World War II Years
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0738517666 ISBN 13 : 9780738517667
Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2005

Synopsis

When Capt. John Smith first landed his ships at Cape Henry in Virginia Beach, he must have known the military importance of the jut of land; today, it is home to Fort Story, and the location played a key role during World War II in making sure enemy ships and subs did not sail into the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and onto Norfolk, the world's largest naval base. Smith established this country's first military base when he settled in Jamestown, building a fort to protect the early colonists. That simple military presence grew exponentially and during World War II was instrumental in not only defending the homeland, but in winning the war. From the Peninsula to Southside, the Hampton Roads area is military proud. There are more than a dozen forts and bases, many of which sprung up during World War II or were greatly expanded during that time.

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À propos de l'auteur

Patrick Evans-Hylton is a local Tidewater resident, an editor for Hampton Roads Magazine and an avid history enthusiast. He is also the author of several other books with Arcadia, including The Suffolk Peanut Festival and Smithfield: Ham Capital of the World.

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Éditeur
Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0738517666
ISBN 13 
9780738517667
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
128
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Personne responsable
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