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"Football! Navy! War!": How Military "Lend-Lease" Players Saved the College Game and Helped Win World War II Jones, Wilbur D., Jr.
"Football! Navy! War!": How Military "Lend-Lease" Players Saved the College Game and Helped Win World War II
Jones, Wilbur D., Jr.
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.
277 pages, ca. 80 photos, bibliography, index, & notes
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 15, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780786442195 |
| Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Pages | 277 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 14 mm · 381 g |
| Language | English |