Port Chicago (CA) (Images of America) Review

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Port Chicago (CA) (Images of America) ReviewImages of America: Port Chicago is a 127-page book that tells the story, through text and pictures, of the California town and naval base that suffered a dramatic explosion of two ammunition ships during WW II. The book sets the stage for this event by telling the history of the town from the early 20th century to the explosion on July 17, 1944 and concludes with the story of the closing of the town by the Navy and the subsequent eviction of its citizens.
The story of this explosion raises questions about its cause and the role of the Navy in the drama. While there have been a number of publications about the explosion itself and the plight of the African American sailors who were killed or who were subsequently court-martialed for refusing to load other ships because of the danger involved, this book additionally tells the stories of the people of the town who also suffered as a result of the event.
The story will not be of interest only to readers who want to know about this event and/or the history of the town. It also should be of interest to those who wish to learn about how our government, in ths case the U.S. Navy, can deal with civilian populations in whatever manner it deems necessary, regardless of the damage done to their lives. Also, and most important, it is the story of a typical small American town made up of hard-working and interesting people who suffered one calamity after another (loss of industry because of the Great Depression, the explosion, the eviction), but who still persevered.
It is a sad but beautiful story, which is highly recommended by this reviewer.Port Chicago (CA) (Images of America) Overview

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