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Book Synopsis Will Thurland's World War II Photo Collection by : Anne L. Thurland
Download or read book Will Thurland's World War II Photo Collection written by Anne L. Thurland and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will A. Thurland of Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944, a year after the Selective Service Act of 1940 was made applicable to the territory in World War II. The photographs are taken with a Kodak Brownie camera. The photographs and stories are of the Virgin Islands Orchestra and the Virgin Islands 872nd and 873rd Port Companies and their military journey in Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Louisiana and Hawaii. The photographs also include the VJ Day Parade in Oahu, Hawaii in 1945 at the end of World War II, the 1946 Tsunami in Hawaii, the men working, on furlough or the orchestra playing in New Orleans and Hawaii in addition to life after service. Also included are newspaper clippings from the local newspapers as those back home kept track of the enlisted men's activities. The book also has a glossary. Will was instrumental in organizing the Virgin Islands Orchestra. The music of the orchestra provided a distraction from a segregated army and the Jim Crow laws that Virgin Islanders would not get accustomed to. The orchestra was well received wherever they were stationed, for their unique style of music such as quelbe, Latin music, popular big band music and military marches. Members of the 873rd Port Company contributed greatly to the US. Virgin Islands after military discharge and produced the 2nd and 4th elected governors of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cyril E. King and Alexander A. Farrelly, legislators, commissioners, successful businessmen, many in government and public service, in addition to several members of the Virgin Islands Orchestra who continued to share their musical talents in the Virgin Islands. Note: A separate file with the back cover text has been submitted in Word titled "WT-BackCoverText-Fin
Book Synopsis Memories of World War II by : The Associated Press
Download or read book Memories of World War II written by The Associated Press and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2004-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Associated Press is participating in the dedication of the National World War II Memorial on the Mall in Washington, D.C. with this definitive presentation of their most significant and influential photos relating to World War II.
Book Synopsis Jens Larsen Photo Collection by : Anne L. Thurland
Download or read book Jens Larsen Photo Collection written by Anne L. Thurland and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jens Larsen was a young Virgin Islander who within his short lifetime of 18 years was able to capture the island of St. Croix with a Kodak box camera around the period 1935-1937. As St.Croix s fastest male swimmer and an all around athlete, Jens was able to capture the people and places of St. Croix in the early years as an American territory. His niece Anne Thurland in addition to writing his biography has digitally scanned and restored his photo collection, identifying the people and places in each photograph for many more generations to enjoy."
Book Synopsis Norman Rockwell's World War II by : Susan E. Meyer
Download or read book Norman Rockwell's World War II written by Susan E. Meyer and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rockwell was both an optimist and a humanist. The driving force in his work lay in his abiding faith in the goodness of human nature. He was incapable of being mean. Even when he poked fun at his subjects, he did so without derision. He was equally incapable of violence. Given these traits, and adding to this his apolitical nature, it is remarkable that Rockwell's images created during World War II somehow captured the spirit of a nation at war in a way that no other body of work managed to accomplish.
Book Synopsis Historic Photos of World War II by :
Download or read book Historic Photos of World War II written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World War II was a conflict that split a majority of the world's nations into two opposing sides, the Allies and the Axis. Spanning much of the globe, World War II resulted in the deaths of more than 60 million people, making it the deadliest conflict in history. From the rise of Hitler to the collapse of Nazi Germany, this is a story of the liberation of Western Europe. With approximately 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, Historic Photos of World War II: North Africa to Germany shows dramatic shots of these historical events in stunning black and white photography and is a must-have for any American history buff!
Download or read book World War II Photo Album written by and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 3 by : Alexandra Burgess
Download or read book World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 3 written by Alexandra Burgess and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-02 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Book Show Dramatic Tapestry Of The Wartime. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous photographs from the period.From 1939 to 1945 Since the World War II Start until End. This Book collect all picture during the WWII in series of 10 books. This book spreads feature collections of uniforms, weapons, and other equipment. Maps, timelines, and side panels offer an inviting variety of entry point to the huge wealth of information.
Book Synopsis World War II in Photographs by : Richard Holmes
Download or read book World War II in Photographs written by Richard Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning collections of photographs from the front-lines, beautifully presented in large format paperback
Book Synopsis The Neighborhoods of Christiansted by : Karen C. Thurland
Download or read book The Neighborhoods of Christiansted written by Karen C. Thurland and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former residents of the town of Christiansted on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands reflect on their childhood days growing up in neighborhoods that were nurturing and teeming with traditions and cultural. The participants' stories tell of childhood friends, games, foods, prominent merchants, historical figures, masquerades, and colorful characters who lived in Watergut, Free Gut, Gallows Bay, and other neighborhoods. The stories are about life in a Caribbean town that had Danish and English influences and after 1917 an American influence. The photographs reflect the time period 1910-1960, and in addition, several cultural artifacts are depicted in the stories.
Book Synopsis World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 10 by : Alexandra Burgess
Download or read book World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 10 written by Alexandra Burgess and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Book Show Dramatic Tapestry Of The Wartime. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous photographs from the period.From 1939 to 1945 Since the World War II Start until End. This Book collect all picture during the WWII in series of 10 books. This book spreads feature collections of uniforms, weapons, and other equipment. Maps, timelines, and side panels offer an inviting variety of entry point to the huge wealth of information.
Book Synopsis World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 2 by : Alexandra Burgess
Download or read book World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 2 written by Alexandra Burgess and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-02 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Book Show Dramatic Tapestry Of The Wartime. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous photographs from the period.From 1939 to 1945 Since the World War II Start until End. This Book collect all picture during the WWII in series of 10 books. This book spreads feature collections of uniforms, weapons, and other equipment. Maps, timelines, and side panels offer an inviting variety of entry point to the huge wealth of information.
Book Synopsis World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 9 by : Alexandra Burgess
Download or read book World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 9 written by Alexandra Burgess and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-02 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Book Show Dramatic Tapestry Of The Wartime. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous photographs from the period.From 1939 to 1945 Since the World War II Start until End. This Book collect all picture during the WWII in series of 10 books. This book spreads feature collections of uniforms, weapons, and other equipment. Maps, timelines, and side panels offer an inviting variety of entry point to the huge wealth of information.
Book Synopsis World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 13 by : Alexandra Burgess
Download or read book World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 13 written by Alexandra Burgess and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Book Show Dramatic Tapestry Of The Wartime. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous photographs from the period.From 1939 to 1945 Since the World War II Start until End. This Book collect all picture during the WWII in series of 10 books. This book spreads feature collections of uniforms, weapons, and other equipment. Maps, timelines, and side panels offer an inviting variety of entry point to the huge wealth of information.
Book Synopsis WWII United States History in Colour Photo Book VOL. 3 by : Lara Hodgson
Download or read book WWII United States History in Colour Photo Book VOL. 3 written by Lara Hodgson and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-11 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Book Show Dramatic Tapestry Of The Wartime. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous photographs from the period.From 1939 to 1945 Since the World War II Start until End. This Book collect all picture during the WWII in series of 10 books. This book spreads feature collections of uniforms, weapons, and other equipment. Maps, timelines, and side panels offer an inviting variety of entry point to the huge wealth of information.
Book Synopsis World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 11 by : Alexandra Burgess
Download or read book World War 2 the Best Photo Book : the Memory VOL. 11 written by Alexandra Burgess and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Book Show Dramatic Tapestry Of The Wartime. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous photographs from the period.From 1939 to 1945 Since the World War II Start until End. This Book collect all picture during the WWII in series of 10 books. This book spreads feature collections of uniforms, weapons, and other equipment. Maps, timelines, and side panels offer an inviting variety of entry point to the huge wealth of information.
Book Synopsis WWII United States History in Colour Photo Book VOL. 9 by : Lara Hodgson
Download or read book WWII United States History in Colour Photo Book VOL. 9 written by Lara Hodgson and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-07 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Photo Book Show Dramatic Tapestry Of The Wartime. Hundreds of images capture fateful moments of triumph and defeat that defined the era, including rare photographs and artifacts, many never-before-seen from private collections that are placed in context with more famous photographs from the period.From 1939 to 1945 Since the World War II Start until End. This Book collect all picture during the WWII in series of 10 books. This book spreads feature collections of uniforms, weapons, and other equipment. Maps, timelines, and side panels offer an inviting variety of entry point to the huge wealth of information.
Book Synopsis World War II in Photographs by : David Boyle
Download or read book World War II in Photographs written by David Boyle and published by Rebo International Bv. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World War II was the most intensively photographed conflict in history. Military adn press photographers, propagandists, camera-wielding soldiers and civilians - all took the opportunity to record the tumultuous events of 1939-45. World War II in Photographs features 900 clearly captioned images selected from a wide variety of sources. Every major theatre of conflict is covered, from the icy seas of the Arctic Circle to the jungles of the South Pacific, from the deserts of North Africa to the steppes of Russia.
