UNITED STATES NAVY 70th CONSTRUCTION BATTALION: VOLUME II - SEABEES
Book Details + Condition: Army and Navy Publishing Co. of Louisiana (Baton Rouge, LA). First Edition, 1946. Labelled on the front as Volume II; please see our other 1945 edition of the same set, currently for sale. Hardcover measuring approximately 12" x 9". 75 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs. This is the second volume published by the 70th Construction Battalion. The United States Navy 70th Construction Battalion "cruise book" details the battalion's service during World War II, highlighting its pioneering role as the first Pontoon Battalion, its deployment to the Asiatic-Pacific theater, and its participation in major assault landings at locations such as Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The Seabees' history, activities - including building airfields and constructing pontoons - and contributions to the Allied victory, are detailed.
A very scarce copy with firm binding; wear to boards, with mottling / discoloration present; chafed spine ends, with 2 areas to bottom spine that have been torn or chomped upon; toning to map-decorated endpapers; interior is clean and free of markings. All books are carefully packed, and shipped in boxes.
