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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherBayberry Books
ISBN-100989213331
ISBN-139780989213332
eBay Product ID (ePID)222113868
Product Key Features
Book TitleHome Bases : Memories and Stories of Us Military Bases Around London
Number of Pages444 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / General, Military / United States
Publication Year2014
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorSean Kelly
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight24.1 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-513017
SynopsisHome Bases: Memories & Stories of US Military Bases Around London is a book that, for the first time, puts the spotlight on the history of many of the US Military's lesser known command and support bases that were located either in or close to London, England.The bases (often known as 'Little Americas') are furthermore brought to life in a series of 'snapshot' memories by around 40 people who either served, worked or were involved in everything from establishing themto demolishing them. The book is a 'swords to ploughshares' look at the bases as they proliferated through WWII and the Cold War before many were closed and handed back to Britain's Ministry of Defence which, subsequently, has sold a number of sites on for redevelopment as housing and mixed-use destinations.Home Bases is, in essence a love letter to those places and times., Home Bases: Memories & Stories of US Military Bases Around London is a book that, for the first time, puts the spotlight on the history of many of the US Military's lesser known command and support bases that were located either in or close to London, England. The bases (often known as 'Little Americas') are furthermore brought to life in a series of 'snapshot' memories by around 40 people who either served, worked or were involved in everything from establishing them to demolishing them. The book is a 'swords to ploughshares' look at the bases as they proliferated through WWII and the Cold War before many were closed and handed back to Britain's Ministry of Defence which, subsequently, has sold a number of sites on for redevelopment as housing and mixed-use destinations. Home Bases is, in essence a love letter to those places and times.