World War II and Nevada: The Silver State's Contribution to Victory

by Charles Weller

Overview

World War II and Nevada is an in-depth examination of the state’s role in the war. Nevada’s geographic location, land, sky, mineral resources, and the sacrifices of its people were crucial to victory—and transformed the state. The war brought the first significant development of the gaming industry; the introduction of a huge, permanent military presence; the diversification of its population; and a shift in political and economic power within the region.

Nevada’s previously unexamined role in the internment of Japanese Americans is explored, and so too is the role of women and minority groups in support of the war. The book concludes with a comprehensive list of those killed, wounded, or made prisoners of war during the conflict.

Weller provides the most thorough analysis of Nevada’s war effort to date and historians will find the book a valuable addition to their World War II history collections. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647791476
Publisher:	University of Nevada Press
Publication date:	05/28/2024
Series:	Shepperson Series in Nevada History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	438
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Charles Weller, JD, PhD, practiced law and served three elected terms as a district court judge in Reno. He writes and speaks on issues of law and Nevada’s wartime history. He is the historian for the Reno Chapter of the Navy League of the United States.

Table of Contents

Contents List of Illustrations Map of Nevada Foreword Introduction Chapter 1. Nevada Goes to War Chapter 2. Sharing the Sacrifices Chapter 3. Nevada Institutions Chapter 4. The Military in Nevada Chapter 5. Fears of Bombing and Sabotage at Hoover Dam Chapter 6. Japanese Balloon Bombs over Nevada Chapter 7. The Beginning of the Shift of Power from Northern to Southern Nevada Chapter 8. Race Relations in Nevada Chapter 9. Other Notable Individuals Chapter 10. Victory Chapter 11. Nevada’s Navy Chapter 12. Nevada’s Air Force Afterword Acknowledgments Appendix. Individuals with Nevada Connections Who Were Killed, Wounded, or Made Prisoners of War or Civilian Japanese Prisoners During World War II Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

Editorial Reviews

World War II and Nevada is a one-of-a-kind tome that covers the war from lend-lease to the bombing of Japanese cities through the eyes of the citizens of Nevada. It is a unique look at WWII that is valuable and adds greatly to the knowledge of the era. Weller has made a significant contribution to the history of Nevada.” 
—Claytee White, inaugural director of the Oral History Research Center for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

“This is the only book that takes such a broad-based view of Nevada during World War II. Weller writes authoritatively on the subject and does an excellent job of utilizing primary and secondary sources. With World War II and Nevada: The Silver State's Contribution to Victory,, the author adds to and enhances the academic works and oral histories on the topic.”
—Guy Clifton, 2022 Distinguished Nevada, author of Dempsey in Nevada and You Know You're a Nevadan, If . . . 

 

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