Football! navy! war!": how military "lend-lease" players saved the college game and helped win world war ii
Auteur :
Jones, Wilbur D.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786442195
Date de publication :
15 juil. 2009
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
381 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
During World War II, the United States military and colleges joined forces, fielding competitive teams to prepare men for combat. This book relates the Department of the Navy's role in preserving football game and national morale through the 'Lend-Lease' of officer candidates, including all-American players and professionals.