Hampton Roads: The World War II Years
(Part of the Images of America: Virginia Series)
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When Capt. John Smith first landed his ships at Cape Henry in Virginia Beach, he must have known the military importance of the jut of land; today, it is home to Fort Story, and the location played a key role during World War II in making sure enemy ships and subs did not sail into the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and onto Norfolk, the world's largest naval base. Smith established this country's first military base when he settled in Jamestown, building...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738517666
ISBN13:9780738517667
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"
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