North Carolina's Role In World War II

Plot

This concise history examines World War II in the context of its effect on North Carolina and its people. Seven chapters cover such topics as the events leading to the declaration of war; the opening and development of military installations in the state, North Carolinians' contributions to the war effort, submarine warfare off the North Carolina coast, wartime state government, and Tar Heel soldiers' and sailors' participation in conflicts in North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific. Thirty illustrations enliven the text.