For as long as an American naval force has existed, black sailors have served it with bravery, distinction, and little or no recognition. They have since earned praise for service in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War, and more recently, they were integral to the development of the U.S. Submarine Service. Their roles limited by segregation, black submariners nonetheless were a key element of the "Silent Service" throughout World War II. With desegregation came expanded opportunities, and black ...
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For as long as an American naval force has existed, black sailors have served it with bravery, distinction, and little or no recognition. They have since earned praise for service in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War, and more recently, they were integral to the development of the U.S. Submarine Service. Their roles limited by segregation, black submariners nonetheless were a key element of the "Silent Service" throughout World War II. With desegregation came expanded opportunities, and black submariners witnessed the birth and evolution of the nuclear-powered submarine, and some of the tensest moments of the Cold War. These men paved the way for those who followed - their contributions deserve recognition, and their stories deserve to be told. This exploration of the role of African American submariners chronicles their service from World War II through the Cold War era. An historical overview of black sailors and the evolution of the Steward's Branch, to which black sailors were eventually restricted, precede descriptions of becoming a steward and a submariner, and of life as a submariner during World War II. An account of black submariners in post-war service during desegregation, the development of the nuclear submarine, and throughout the Cold War follows. Oral histories of over fifty black submariners who served in World War II and post-war form the heart of the book. Photographs of the men profiled, including wartime photographs, complement the text. Appendices outline the naval steward rating system, list all black submarine stewards serving in World War II, top stewards by number of war patrols, and those lost or killed during wartime service. Rear Admiral Melvin G. Williams, Jr., submarine fleet commander and son of one of the men profiled, provides a foreword.
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Add this copy of Black Submariners in the United States Navy, 1940-1975 to cart. $110.00, very good condition, Sold by Lavendier Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Foster, RI, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by McFarland & Company.
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Very Good. McFarland & Company, Inc.; Jefferson, 2005. Hardcover. A Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to boards, binding sturdy and intact, bumped bottom board corners, small and faint soiled spots top text block edge else clean, bit of crimping to spine edges, ink name and year on title page else unmarked, without Dust wrapper. A nice and clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 484pp., indexed, bibliography, appendix, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 0786419938. Signed by the Author. PO Stamp to top of frontendpaper corner in black ink, will erase. (glossy no dj as pub) A clean tightly bound hardcover copy in glossy pictorial boards as published. Unmarked, gently read, showing gentle head and foot wear to the spine and edges of the boards. A really nice copy overall.; Signed by Author.
Add this copy of Black Submariners in the United States Navy, 1940-1975 to cart. $325.00, like new condition, Sold by Gene The Book Peddler rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Winchester, NH, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by McFarland & Company.
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Fine. No Jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Signed by Author(s) Book is tight with no markings, some minor soiling to page edges, boards have some surface scratches, inscription and signature on first page, great copy.
