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The Stars Were Big and Bright. The United States Army Air Forces and Texas During World War II.
Thomas E. Alexander
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Description for The Stars Were Big and Bright. The United States Army Air Forces and Texas During World War II.
Paperback. Presents a portrait of Texas during World War II and illustrated how the coming of thousands of strangers in military uniforms forever changed the faces of eight towns and cities across the Lone Star State. This book describes each community, establishing each location's pre-war condition. Num Pages: 272 pages, maps, 121 b&w photos, notes, bib., index. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; HBJK; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
In ""The Stars Were Big and Bright, Volume I"", Thomas Alexander has created a concise and colorful portrait of Texas during World War II and illustrated how the coming of thousands of strangers in military uniforms forever changed the faces of eight towns and cities across the Lone Star State. Based on extensive on-site research, rich anecdotal material, and personal interviews, the book briefly describes each community, establishing each location's pre-war condition, then analyzes the permanent social and economic impact each wartime airfield had on its host community.
In ""The Stars Were Big and Bright, Volume I"", Thomas Alexander has created a concise and colorful portrait of Texas during World War II and illustrated how the coming of thousands of strangers in military uniforms forever changed the faces of eight towns and cities across the Lone Star State. Based on extensive on-site research, rich anecdotal material, and personal interviews, the book briefly describes each community, establishing each location's pre-war condition, then analyzes the permanent social and economic impact each wartime airfield had on its host community.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
McWhiney Foundation Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Abilene, United States
ISBN
9781933337272
SKU
V9781933337272
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Ref
99-3
About Thomas E. Alexander
THOMAS E. ALEXANDER is a Commissioner for the Texas Historical Commission and has been integral in establishing historical markers at sites important to Texas World War II history. He is the author of numerous books including The Wings of Change: The Army Air Corps Experience in Texas During World War II (McWhiney Foundation Press, 2003) and Rattlesnake Bomber Base: Pyote ... Read more
Reviews for The Stars Were Big and Bright. The United States Army Air Forces and Texas During World War II.
A fascinating story. - Stanley Marcus, Chairman Emeritus of Neiman Marcus ""A real-life saga of World War II Texas."" - San Antonio Express News