The Navy in Puget Sound - Brossura

Graff, Cory

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0738580813 ISBN 13: 9780738580814

Casa editrice: Arcadia Pub, 2010

Riassunto

Even before settlers came to the Puget Sound, the U.S. Navy was exploring the sheltered inlets and deep water ports of what was dubbed "America's Mediterranean." In 1856, the sailors of the navy warship Decatur repelled an attack by Native Americans, saving a tiny village on the shores of Elliott Bay named Seattle. In the ensuing years, Puget Sound became the West Coast's premier port of call for the navy's vessels and aircraft operating in the vast Pacific Ocean. During World War II, the region turned out a long line of combat and support vessels while quickly repairing many other ships that had been horribly damaged in clashes with the Japanese. In both peace and war, the communities of Puget Sound and the U.S. Navy have shared an enduring partnership that remains today.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Arcadia Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0738580813
• ISBN 13: 9780738580814
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile