Bangor in World War II:: From the Homefront to the Embattled Skies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781626199873)

As the specter of a second world war grew, so did Bangor's strategic importance in eastern Maine. National Draft Day saw 3,157 local men register to serve, and the city built up its Dow Field as the nation braced for war. Nearly 6,000 servicemen and women called Dow their home base throughout World War II. Organizations like the local Soldiers Welfare Council and the USO welcomed the troops even as women stepped into roles vacated by enlisted men and worked tirelessly to keep up the community's patriotic spirit. Bangor and its world-class air base stood strong at home as its native sons fought valiantly on the warfront.


Author: David Bergquist
ISBN-10: 1626199876
ISBN-13: 9781626199873
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 07/27/2015
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d