San Diego's Navy
| Author | : Bruce Linder |
| Publisher | : US Naval Institute Press |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015053166339 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis San Diego's Navy by : Bruce Linder
Download or read book San Diego's Navy written by Bruce Linder and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This illustrated book presents the intriguing story of how the Navy slowly came to appreciate San Diego's attributes and then took bold action to consolidate its position there. Highlighting these pages is a parade of rousing personalities that include plucky congressmen, local officials, naval officers, activists, and other colorful San Diegans. Such a discerning history provides a sweeping and long overdue view of the city and its naval bases that have influenced the lives of thousands of Americans."--BOOK JACKET.