Navy In San Diego, The (CA) (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (904 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738555509 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author Bruce Linder is an award-winning naval historian and Annapolis graduate with two previous books on the history of the navy in its principal ports of call. Navy, and private sources, many never previously published, to present a compelling and little-known story that helps trace the development of the San Diego region itself. He has assembled a vivid collection of vintage photography of San Diego’s naval development from the National Archives, U.S
Taka said Memories. Brought back a flow of memories from my short time at basic in San Diego! Lots of great photos. Even had the USS Neversail! (Recruit). Very good Exactly what I wanted.Very much recall of my time there.While I was stationed there in the U.S. Navy.. "Five Stars" according to Brad Lund. Love to read about military history.
For over 150 years, beginning with the U.S. Not only has the navy formed the bedrock of the region’s economy, but it has helped shape the population while endowing the city with a sense of international and cosmopolitan awareness that separates San Diego from many other cities of its size. San Diego has never been afraid to call itself a “Navy Town,” and the positive and inspiring link between the navy and the city knows no equal across the country. Navy’s capture of the city for the United States in the opening days of the Mexican War, the navy has been an indelible part of San Diego’s lifestyle, culture, and vitality. San Diego and its navy enjoy a special relationship, one deeply rooted in historic perspective that renews itself with eachpassing year.
Bruce Linder is an award-winning naval historian and Annapolis graduate with two previous books on the history of the navy in its principal ports of call. . He has assembled a vivid collection of vintage photography of San Diego’s naval development from the National Archives, U.S. Navy, and private sources, many never previously published, to present a compelling and little-known story that helps trace the development of the San