Evansville: The World War II Years (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738534428)

World War II changed the face of Evansville, Indiana. In December 1941, the city was still recovering from the Great Depression, yet within three months, a series of blockbuster
announcements transformed the region. Several corporations received major defense contracts to manufacture parts and ammunitions, while two new installations were launched: a shipyard to construct Landing Ship Tanks and a factory to manufacture P-47 airplanes. Industrial employment rose dramatically, producing social, economic, and racial tensions as thousands of newcomers poured into a city that lacked adequate housing and public
facilities. The citizens of Evansville persevered, and most workers stayed following the end of the war. One federal official commented that the city--not just its many defense plants--deserved the coveted Army-Navy E (for excellence) award.

Author: Bigham Darrel E.
ISBN-10: 0738534420
ISBN-13: 9780738534428
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 08/24/2005
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.66w x 0.34d