World War II and Nevada : the Silver State's contribution to victory / Charles Weller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weller, Charles E. (Charles Edwin), 1952- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--Nevada.

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Casualties--Nevada.

Nevada--History--20th century.

Nevada.

Nevada--History, Military--20th century.

Nevada--Biography--Anecdotes.

Physical Description:

xv, 421 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Silver State's contribution to victory

Place of Publication:

Reno, NV : University of Nevada Press, [2024]

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-408) and index.

ISBN:

9781647791773

1647791774

9781647791469

1647791464

OCLC:

1406826975

Publisher Number:

99996782712