World war II Nebraska / Melissa Amateis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Amateis, Melissa Anne, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Nebraska--History.

Nebraska--History--20th century.

Nebraska.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (166 pages)

Other Title:

World war two Nebraska

World war 2 Nebraska

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, [2020]

Summary:

The fight against the Axis required sacrifice and dedication, and Nebraskans proudly answered the call. Three ordnance plants and two naval munitions depots brought employment and economic opportunities but also housing shortages and racial disturbances. The U.S. Army Air Corps established eleven air bases here, leading to community engagement through USOs and war bond drives. In central Nebraska, the North Platte Canteen welcomed thousands of service members en route to war on troop trains. Henry Doorly's successful scrap campaign became a model for a nationwide operation. Local farmers fed the nation, K-9 war dogs trained at Fort Robinson and native sons Ben Kuroki and Andrew Higgins affected the war in very different ways. Through detailed archival research, author Melissa Amateis tells the remarkable story of the Cornhusker State's homefront.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781439670187

1439670188