World War II in Fort Pierce

Nonfiction, History, Military, Pictorial, United States, World War II
Cover of the book World War II in Fort Pierce by Robert A. Taylor, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert A. Taylor ISBN: 9781439626931
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: July 27, 1999
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Robert A. Taylor
ISBN: 9781439626931
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: July 27, 1999
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English

Few Florida communities felt the impact of World War II as much as the Atlantic-coast town of Fort Pierce. With a population that soared along with its economy, the small city made an important contribution to Allied victory by hosting a major military training base. Prior to that, the war had come only as close as the German submarines stalking targets off the southern coast of the peninsula. In 1943, however, the U.S. Navy commissioned its newest
amphibious training base in Fort Pierce, and tens of thousands of young men would eventually prepare for combat on the town�s sunny shores. The intensive physical and mental training was hardly �a day at the beach,� and within a few months, Fort Pierce had become a major military post with a national reputation. It also became the training site of some of the most elite units of the armed forces, including the Scouts and Raiders, U.S. Army Rangers, and the legendary �frogmen.�

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Few Florida communities felt the impact of World War II as much as the Atlantic-coast town of Fort Pierce. With a population that soared along with its economy, the small city made an important contribution to Allied victory by hosting a major military training base. Prior to that, the war had come only as close as the German submarines stalking targets off the southern coast of the peninsula. In 1943, however, the U.S. Navy commissioned its newest
amphibious training base in Fort Pierce, and tens of thousands of young men would eventually prepare for combat on the town�s sunny shores. The intensive physical and mental training was hardly �a day at the beach,� and within a few months, Fort Pierce had become a major military post with a national reputation. It also became the training site of some of the most elite units of the armed forces, including the Scouts and Raiders, U.S. Army Rangers, and the legendary �frogmen.�

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book Cincinnati's Freemasons by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Milwaukee's Brady Street Neighborhood by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Strouss' by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Cherokee County by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Kentucky's Civilian Conservation Corps by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Pan Am by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Greater Boston Community Theater by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book The Great Crescenta Valley Flood: New Year's Day 1934 by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Westminster by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Hot Springs, Arkansas in Vintage Postcards by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations on Cape Ann by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Wicked Women of Northeast Ohio by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book Lost Restaurants of Jacksonville by Robert A. Taylor
Cover of the book The Virginia Giant: The True Story of Peter Francisco by Robert A. Taylor
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy