Tulsa : the war years / Mike Buckendorf.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Buckendorf, Mike.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aeronautics, Military--Oklahoma--Tulsa--Pictorial works.

Aeronautics, Military.

Petroleum--Transportation--Oklahoma--Tulsa--Pictorial works.

Petroleum.

Soldiers--Training of--Oklahoma--Camp Gruber--Pictorial works.

Soldiers.

World War, 1939-1945--War work--Oklahoma--Tulsa--Pictorial works.

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Oklahoma--Tulsa--Pictorial works.

Tulsa (Okla.)--Buildings, structures, etc--History--Pictorial works.

Tulsa (Okla.).

Tulsa (Okla.)--History--20th century--Pictorial works.

Tulsa (Okla.)--Social life and customs--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages).

Other Title:

War years

Place of Publication:

Charleston, S.C. : Arcadia Pub., [2011]

Summary:

"Still reeling from the hungry days of the Great Depression, America was ill-equipped when the nation entered the Second World War. Referred to as the 'sleeping giant' by the Japanese, the United States awoke from its slumber with a vengeance and soon began creating a veritable tidal wave of production that turned the country into the 'Arsenal of Democracy.' Tulsa, Oklahoma, was one of the cities at the forefront of this massive wartime buildup. From bomber plants to aviation training schools, to civil defense and the construction of military bases, to thousands who served in uniform across Europe and the Pacific, Tulsa gave everything it had and then some"--P. [4] of cover.

Contents:

The Depression and the roads to recovery and war

Wings over Tulsa

Greasing the wheels of war

Nightspots and entertainment

Civil defense and community life

Those who served and their legacies today.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 127).

OCLC:

794285822