This book tells the story of life in Hawai'i during World War II. Hawai'i was both a home front and a war zone, the only American territory to have that distinction. Almost 40% of the Islands' permanent population was of Japanese heritage--some 140,000 people--and were classified as enemy aliens by the federal government, despite the majority of them being American citizens. A few men who believed in their loyalty defied the feds and kept them from internment camps of the mainland. Well over a million men and women--both ...
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This book tells the story of life in Hawai'i during World War II. Hawai'i was both a home front and a war zone, the only American territory to have that distinction. Almost 40% of the Islands' permanent population was of Japanese heritage--some 140,000 people--and were classified as enemy aliens by the federal government, despite the majority of them being American citizens. A few men who believed in their loyalty defied the feds and kept them from internment camps of the mainland. Well over a million men and women--both service members and war workers--passed through these Islands during the war. The book is profusely illustrated and many of the images have rarely, if ever, been previously published.
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Discoloration on cover or page edges. The book has been read but is in good condition. There is minor to moderate wear to the outside, including scuffs, corner dings, & edge curls. It stand/lays flat. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing. Used books should not be expected to come with working access codes or bundled media. Please ask to verify before purchase.
