Can Do: The Story of the Seabees

Book

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Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society

Name/Title

Can Do: The Story of the Seabees

Entry/Object ID

2014.27.7

Description

Titled: Can Do Subtitled: The Story of the SEABEES Author: William Bradford Huie Intorduction by: Vice Admiral Ben Moreel of the Civil Engineer Corps In Print: 1944-1945 ""Can Do! The Story Of The Seabees"" by William Bradford Huie is a historical account of the United States Navy's Construction Battalion, also known as the Seabees. The book chronicles the formation of the Seabees during World War II and their crucial role in the war effort, building and maintaining military bases and infrastructure in the Pacific and other theaters of war. The author draws on interviews with Seabees and other military personnel, as well as official records and documents, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the Seabees' accomplishments and challenges. Huie also explores the social and cultural context of the Seabees, including their diverse backgrounds and experiences, and the impact of the war on their lives and communities. Overall, ""Can Do!"" provides a fascinating and inspiring account of a little-known but essential aspect of American military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Cataloged By

Chris Causley

Acquisition

Accession

2014.27

Acquisition Method

Donation

Source (if not Accessioned)

Lawrence Willyard

Book Details

Author

William Bradford Huie

Edition

Sixth

Publisher

E.P. Dutton & Company

Place Published

State/Province

New York

* Untyped Place Published

United States

Date Published

1945

Time Period

World War Two

Printer

E.P. Dutton & Company

Place Printed

State/Province

New York

* Untyped Place Printed

United States

Date Printed

1945

Binding

Binding Type

Hardcover or Case Bound

Location

Location

Box

Box A-44

Other

Store Room 1 Shelf

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Abner John Willyard