Alaska under Arms is a fascinating account of Alaska's role in World War II. From the Aleutian campaign to the building of the Alcan Highway, this book explores the ways in which the war transformed the territory and its people. With firsthand accounts, archival photos, and historical analysis, Jean Potter offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in Alaska's history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is ...
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Alaska under Arms is a fascinating account of Alaska's role in World War II. From the Aleutian campaign to the building of the Alcan Highway, this book explores the ways in which the war transformed the territory and its people. With firsthand accounts, archival photos, and historical analysis, Jean Potter offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in Alaska's history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Very good Good jacket. 6th printing. Lightly read. No markings in book. Binding is fine. DJ with rubbing to edges and some nicks and tears. From the DJ front flap: Miss Porter was sent to Alaska by Fortune Magazine and she describes life and action in the American Territory which lies closest to Japan are vividly described. She talked to Gerneral Simon Bolivar Buckner, head of the Alaska Defence Command, to Governor Ernest Gruening at his colonial mansion in Juneau, to the manager of the Alaska Railroad, etc. 200pp.
