World War II and Nevada the Silver State's contribution to victory
Nevada goes to war -- Sharing the sacrifices -- Nevada institutions -- The military in Nevada -- Fear of bombing and sabotage at Hoover Dam -- Japanese balloon bombs over Nevada -- The beginning of the shift of power from northern to southern Nevada -- Race relations in Nevada -- Other notable indiv...
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| Sprache: | eng |
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Reno, NV
University of Nevada Press
2024
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | Nevada goes to war -- Sharing the sacrifices -- Nevada institutions -- The military in Nevada -- Fear of bombing and sabotage at Hoover Dam -- Japanese balloon bombs over Nevada -- The beginning of the shift of power from northern to southern Nevada -- Race relations in Nevada -- Other notable individuals -- Victory -- Nevada's navy -- Nevada's air force "World War II and Nevada takes a comprehensive look at the Silver State's role in the war effort, including the effects of rationing and other contributions made by its people; the military's use of the state's land, skies, and waters; and the shift of economic power from northern to southern Nevada. Author Charles Weller also explores subjects such as the Japanese balloon bombs, fears of sabotage, race relations, and Nevada's navy. The book includes the most complete listing of the state's dead, wounded, and prisoners of war" |
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| Beschreibung: | circa 440 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 9781647791469 9781647791773 |