by Kenneth E. Bingham (Editor), Edmund L. Castillo (Author)
The Seabees Of World War II focuses on the accomplishments of this proud organization during the tough fighting that took place in the Pacific, and Europe, during World War II. The book describes the activities of the 250,000 Naval Construction Battalions (Seabees) that fought in every theater of WW II The statue at Concord of the Minuteman with his musket and plow, and the Fighting Bee (Seabee) with his tools and tommy-gun strike a chord. Both are aspects of the desire to build and the willingness to defend our country and made it what it is.
Author Biography
Commander Edmund L. Castillo, USN spent 26 years in the U.S. Navy. His career began during World War II and ended in the midst of the Vietnam War. He had a deep abiding love for the Navy. He was one of the Navy's original 40 public information officers (now known as public affairs officers).
Number of Pages: 206
Dimensions: 0.47 x 8.5 x 5.51 IN
Publication Date: February 01, 2011
