Palm Beach County During World War II
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Palm Beach County During World War II by Susan Gillis
During World War II, Palm Beach County was a beehive of activity. Beachgoers witnessed the destruction left in the wake of U-boat attacks and then helped rescue survivors and retrieve the dead. One of the first Civil Air Patrol units to hunt U-boats operated from Palm Beach County. Morrison Field in West Palm Beach served as the takeoff point for Army Air Corps planes destined for battle lines throughout the world. Boca Raton Army Air Field was the headquarters for training airmen in top secret radar technology. The US Army, Navy, and Coast Guard used resort hotels for training sites and hospitals.
Marconi, Richard A.: - Author Richard A. Marconi, curator of education at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, uses vintage and contemporary photographs to illustrate the changes to Palm Beach's landscape over the last 100-plus years.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781531671174 |
| ISBN 10 | 1531671179 |
| Title | Palm Beach County During World War II |
| Author | Susan Gillis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing Library Editions |
| Year published | 2015-06-22 |
| Number of pages | 130 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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