A History of Alaska, Volume II Alaska on the Road to War |
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| Author:
| Nielson, Jonathan M. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68053-059-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2018 |
| Publisher: | Academica Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $99.95USD $99.95USD $99.95 |
Book Description:
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The most significant military development to touch Alaska during the interwar years was the advent of air power, an innovation that completely altered Alaska's strategic position. Suddenly the world became smaller as areas once thought safely distant from potential enemies became vulnerable. Nowhere was this more evident than in the Pacific, whose countless islands became potential advanced air bases. This title is the second of a three volume history, exploring dramatic shifts in...
More DescriptionThe most significant military development to touch Alaska during the interwar years was the advent of air power, an innovation that completely altered Alaska's strategic position. Suddenly the world became smaller as areas once thought safely distant from potential enemies became vulnerable. Nowhere was this more evident than in the Pacific, whose countless islands became potential advanced air bases. This title is the second of a three volume history, exploring dramatic shifts in Alaskan history which derive from a correlation of geography, foreign policy, domestic politics, and military technology.