World War II and Nevada: The Silver State's Contribution to Victory - Paperback
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Charles WellerSeries:Shepperson Nevada HistoryPublish date:2024-05-28Pages:438
Languages:EnglishPublisher:University of Nevada PressISBN-13:9781647791469ISBN-10:1647791464UPC:9781647791469Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United States, Wars & Conflicts, EuropeBook Topic:State & Local, World War II, Greece (see also AncientSize:8.90 x 6.00 x 1.20 inchesWeight:1.3514Product ID:SC9YBENPV7
World War II and Nevada is an in-depth examination of the state's role in the war. Nevada's geographic location, land, sky, mineral resources, and the sacrifices of its people were crucial to victory--and transformed the state. The war brought the first significant development of the gaming industry; the introduction of a huge, permanent military presence; the diversification of its population; and a shift in political and economic power within the region.
Nevada's previously unexamined role in the internment of Japanese Americans is explored, and so too is the role of women and minority groups in support of the war. The book concludes with a comprehensive list of those killed, wounded, or made prisoners of war during the conflict. Weller provides the most thorough analysis of Nevada's war effort to date and historians will find the book a valuable addition to their World War II history collections.Languages:EnglishPublisher:University of Nevada PressISBN-13:9781647791469ISBN-10:1647791464UPC:9781647791469Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United States, Wars & Conflicts, EuropeBook Topic:State & Local, World War II, Greece (see also AncientSize:8.90 x 6.00 x 1.20 inchesWeight:1.3514Product ID:SC9YBENPV7
Charles Weller, JD, PhD, practiced law and served three elected terms as a district court judge in Reno. He writes and speaks on issues of law and Nevada's wartime history. He is the historian for the Reno Chapter of the Navy League of the United States.
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