Delawares Ghost Towers Third Edition

Author : William C. Grayson
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1665542373
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Delaware’s Ghost Towers Third Edition written by William C. Grayson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the First State as a representative example for all three American shorelines, Delaware’s Ghost Towers reveals how the mysterious World War 2 concrete sentinels standing along Delaware’s ocean beaches were used to guard against penetration by powerful German battleships bent on shelling Philadelphia and the oil refineries of Wilmington. The book tells the story of the nearly forgotten Coast Artillery soldiers, who were the front-line, standing a combat-ready watch during the anxious early months of the war, when the first invasion of the Homeland since the War of 1812 was considered a frightening real possibility. From a slow start during neglectful pre-war days, the Coast Artillery grew to operate the US’ most heavily armed installations, pointing the Army’s biggest guns of the war out to sea. Their mission is described against a background of surrounding World War 2 events, German naval and commando operations in US waters and on US beaches - an important Last Stand worth remembering.

Author : William C. Grayson
Publisher : Infinity Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780741449061
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Delaware's Ghost Towers written by William C. Grayson and published by Infinity Pub. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Right after the Pearl Harbor attack, America had no effective defenses against the German fleet prowling the Atlantic shoreline. The Coast Artillery manned the front lines against an expected invasion.

Author : William C. Grayson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781665542364
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Delaware's Ghost Towers Third Edition written by William C. Grayson and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the First State as a representative example for all three American shorelines, Delaware's Ghost Towers reveals how the mysterious World War 2 concrete sentinels standing along Delaware's ocean beaches were used to guard against penetration by powerful German battleships bent on shelling Philadelphia and the oil refineries of Wilmington. The book tells the story of the nearly forgotten Coast Artillery soldiers, who were the front-line, standing a combat-ready watch during the anxious early months of the war, when the first invasion of the Homeland since the War of 1812 was considered a frightening real possibility. From a slow start during neglectful pre-war days, the Coast Artillery grew to operate the US' most heavily armed installations, pointing the Army's biggest guns of the war out to sea. Their mission is described against a background of surrounding World War 2 events, German naval and commando operations in US waters and on US beaches - an important Last Stand worth remembering.

Author : Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581578210
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Explorer's Guide Maryland (Third Edition) (Explorer's Complete) written by Leonard M. Adkins and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Adkins’s insightful assessments are right on the mark . . . The historical references and insider’s tips made me want to pack my luggage immediately.”—Connie Yingling, Maryland Office of Tourism Development Maryland offers an abundance of natural and cultural riches. Limitless exploration and entertainment opportunities await travelers and residents alike, and this thoroughly revised edition of Explorer’s Guide Maryland is the perfect companion for every excursion. The best restaurants, places to stay, and activities for every budget and interest are laid out in an easy-to-navigate guide as useful on the bookshelf as it is in the glove compartment. Descriptions and listings cover the whole state, including the quiet Eastern Shore; picturesque, historic Annapolis; the heart of downtown Baltimore; the many historical sites dotting the southern region; and the scenic northwestern mountains. Detailed maps and a “What’s Where” subject guide will aid in travel planning. Author Leonard Adkins spent months traveling to research hundreds of inns, B&Bs, vacation cottages, museums, historic sites, special shops, fishing areas, and much more. Want to know where to find the quintessential crab feast? The finest five-star restaurant? All the Maryland reviews and recommendations you’ll ever need are right here. Features include: hundreds of dining and lodging reviews, from soft-shell crabs to four-star cuisine; opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cottages; up-to-date regional and downtown maps; an alphabetical "what's where" guide for trip planning; handy icons pointing out places that offer best value, cater to families, welcome pets, and provide handicapped access; calendar guides to annual events and celebrations.

Author : William C. Grayson
Publisher : Infinity Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0741491729
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Delaware's Ghost Towers written by William C. Grayson and published by Infinity Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Right after Japan's Pearl Harbor sneak attack and Germany's declaration of war, America had no effective naval or air defenses against enemy warships and submarines closely prowling her shorelines. As Japan shelled California and Germany sunk ships off At

Author : Ed Okonowicz
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811745600
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil War Ghosts at Fort Delaware written by Ed Okonowicz and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts at the Civil War island prison at Fort Delaware State Park.

Author : Kennard R. Wiggins, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476671974
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book America's Anchor written by Kennard R. Wiggins, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This naval history of the Delaware Estuary spans three centuries, from the arrival of the Europeans to the end of the World War II. The author describes the shipbuilders and infrastructure, and the ships and men who sailed this surprisingly active waterway in peace and in war. From Philadelphia to the Delaware Capes, the story of the nascent U.S. Navy and key historical figures emerges. Dozens of historic images and four appendices are included.

Author : J. R. Miller
Publisher : Archway Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1480858102
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Towers on the Beach written by J. R. Miller and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-12 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When driving south along the Delaware Atlantic Coast between Rehoboth and Bethany, several concrete towers, weathered by the ocean, can be seen on the beach. They are symbols of a nation at war, built to safeguard the Atlantic Coast from a German sea invasion during World War II. When the towers were built, there were soldiers stationed along the coast and even a German POW camp. McKenna is a young woman living with her family in Ocean View, Delaware during World War II. Her lifeand the lives of the people she lovesis turned upside down by the arrival of a young man named Kurt. Kurt grew up in Germany. With the rise of Hitler, his father moved quickly up the military ranks, so Kurt was eventually expected to do the same. He begrudgingly became a German spy. Undercover in America, Kurts loyalties wander, especially when he meets McKenna. Fighting the darkness of war, they find light in each other, but how can Kurt love her while living a lie? Its time to make a choice: will he forsake the woman he loves or the country he serves? The horrors of war are wrought with difficult decisions as Kurt and McKenna struggle through tragedy, patriotism, and the power of self-discovery.

Author : K. A. Nelson
Publisher : Brookline Books
ISBN 13 : 195504130X
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Killing Shore written by K. A. Nelson and published by Brookline Books. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shocking story of Nazi Germany’s naval assault in American waters, told through the eyes of seafarers who experienced it off the Jersey Shore. It is January 1942. Six weeks after the United States entered World War II, Imperial Japan is annihilating American forces across the Far East while the Nazis stand triumphant over much of Europe. Adolf Hitler’s forces are about to commence an assault along the East Coast of the United States, but this “Atlantic Pearl Harbor” would prove far more devastating than Japan’s attack on Hawaii. The wolves are closing in, and few Americans realize their beaches and coastal cities are about to witness the worst naval defeat in American history. The Western Hemisphere holds the key to victory for the beleaguered Allies, but only if the vast economic and military resources of North and South America can be carried across the Atlantic by Allied merchant ships. These civilian-manned cargo vessels are the backbone of the American war economy and the lifeline enabling Britain and the Soviet Union to survive—but Hitler’s favorite admiral also knows this, and he has set in motion a plan of unprecedented boldness. Germany’s dreaded submarines, or “U-boats,” are going to the United States. The fiery months that followed would pit American servicemen against German U-boat sailors in a desperate struggle that stained East Coast waters with oil and blood. In the crosshairs of this deadly cat-and-mouse game was a stalwart contingent of civilian mariners who crewed the tankers and freighters supplying the war against the Axis Powers. Thousands of them would perish as hundreds of merchant ships were sunk. Every American coastal state became a battlefront in 1942, and the events that transpired off New Jersey illustrate the perils and brutality of this forgotten campaign. The seafloor along the Garden State is today strewn with shipwrecks that bear witness to the innumerable ways to die faced by friend and foe alike only miles from the boardwalk. Though these seafarers’ lives were forfeit, the battle they fought would decide the fates of millions.

Author : Ed Okonowicz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 149304575X
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Haunted Maryland written by Ed Okonowicz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vengeful ghosts, sea monsters, and America's most haunted lighthouse figure prominently in this collection of eerie in tales from the Old Line State. From the rugged Appalachian Mountains, to the metropolitan center of Baltimore, to the Atlantic Coast come a variety of stories and legends, including Dorchester County’s Suicide Bridge, Fort McHenry’s gruesome hanging ghosts, and a sea captain’s widow whose sad wailing can still be heard coming from her final resting place in the family graveyard.