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World War II and Nevada is an in-depth examination of the state's role in the war. Nevada's geographic location, land, sky, mineral resources, and the sacrifices of its people were crucial to victory—and transformed the state. The war brought the first significant development of the gaming industry; the introduction of a huge, permanent military presence; the diversification of its population; and a shift in political and economic power within the region.
Nevada's previously unexamined role in the internment of Japanese Americans is explored, and so too is the role of women and minority groups in support of the war. The book concludes with a comprehensive list of those killed, wounded, or made prisoners of war during the conflict.
Weller provides the most thorough analysis of Nevada's war effort to date and historians will find the book a valuable addition to their World War II history collections.
Contents
Contents
List of Illustrations
Map of Nevada
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1. Nevada Goes to War
Chapter 2. Sharing the Sacrifices
Chapter 3. Nevada Institutions
Chapter 4. The Military in Nevada
Chapter 5. Fears of Bombing and Sabotage at Hoover Dam
Chapter 6. Japanese Balloon Bombs over Nevada
Chapter 7. The Beginning of the Shift of Power from Northern to Southern Nevada
Chapter 8. Race Relations in Nevada
Chapter 9. Other Notable Individuals
Chapter 10. Victory
Chapter 11. Nevada's Navy
Chapter 12. Nevada's Air Force
Afterword
Acknowledgments
Appendix. Individuals with Nevada Connections Who Were Killed, Wounded, or Made Prisoners of War or Civilian Japanese Prisoners During World War II
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
