The Navy in Puget Sound (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (832 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738580813 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. In conjunction with the Puget Sound Navy Museum, Graff has assembled a collection of rare images from local museums, the National Archives, and private individuals that vividly chronicles the story of the navy in Puget Sound. Cory Graff is the author of several military history books and is the curator of the Flying Heritage Collection in Everett, Washington
Kelly Wilbur said nostalgic fun. My Grandpa, a retired Naval Captain, really enjoyed this book. Seeing pictures of places he worked and remembered gave him a kick.. splendid view of a fabulous treasure puget sound Washington white tiger A great Image of America,volume wonderful pictures of an area unknown to me! I very much enjoyed the book.thank you!. Five Stars Great book.
In both peace and war, the communities of Puget Sound and the U.S. Even before settlers came to the Puget Sound, the U.S. Navy have shared an enduring partnership that remains today.. 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. 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. 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 conjunction with the Puget Sound Navy Museum, Graff has assembled a collection of rare images from local museums, the National Archives, and private individuals that vividly chronicles the story of the navy in Puget Sound. . About the Author Cory Graff is the author of several military history books and is the curator of the Flying Heritage Collection in Everett, Washington