Black submariners in the United States Navy, 1940-1975 / Glenn A. Knoblock ; foreword by Melvin G. Williams, Jr.

Author/creator Knoblock, Glenn A.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. ;a London : McFarland, ©2005.
Descriptionix, 484 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
United States. Navy--African Americans. --History. --20th century.
United States. Navy--Submarine forces. --History. --20th century.
United States. Navy--African Americans. --Biography. --Dictionaries.
United States. Navy--Submarine forces. --Biography. --Dictionaries.
United States. Navy--Stewards. --History. --20th century.
United States. Navy--Stewards. --Biography. --Dictionaries.

Contents Black sailors and the evolution of the steward's branch in the United States Navy from 1775 to 1939 -- Overview of the steward's branch of the United States Navy during World War II -- Becoming a steward -- Becoming a submariner -- Life as a wartime submariner -- The submarine navy during the postwar years -- Histories of Black submariners.
Abstract "This exploration of African American submariners chronicles their service from World War II through the Cold War era. An historical overview of black sailors and the evolution of the Steward's Branch, to which black sailors were eventually restricted, precede descriptions of becoming a steward and a submariner, and of life as a submariner during World War II"--Provided by publisher.
Local noteLittle-344160--305131050207R
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 467-474) and index.
LCCN 2005000888
ISBN0786419938 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
ISBN9780786419937 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks VB324.A47 K56 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold