Friendly Invasion II

Cardoulis, John

ISBN 10: 1895387272 / ISBN 13: 9781895387278

Published by Creative Book Pub, 1993

About this Item

Text block, pages, boards and binding are pristine. Dust wrapper is like new. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.

Seller Inventory # BAY_00_SH_040896

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Friendly Invasion II
• Publisher: Creative Book Pub
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1895387272
• ISBN 13: 9781895387278
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

The book marks fifty years of American military activity in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Contents Transformation of our lifestyles. The U.S. Army and Air Force at Pepperell. The U.S. Navy at Argentia and elsewhere. Love and marriage. The American Side - Gander and Goose Airfields Harmon- "Paradise of the North" The USO in Newfoundland Big Bands of the 40's and '50s The Humanitarian Side Communications and Radio Intelligence Epilogue - United States Armed Forces Monument

About the Author

After retiring in 1960, he worked in the field of fire investigation in Newfoundland and served as Provincial Fire Commissioner from 1978 to 1986. He had continued his association with the U.S. military as a member of the American Legion and served in the position of Department of Canada Command over all American Legion Posts in Canada, Ireland and Australia during 1977-1978.