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"Football! Navy! War!"

by Wilbur D. Jones · 2009

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"During World War II, the United States military and colleges joined forces, fielding competitive teams to prepare men for combat. This book relates the Department of the Navy's role in preserving the game and national morale through the "Lend-Lease" of officer candidates, including All-American players and professionals. Records, scores, and statistics; player profiles; glossary"—Provided by publisher.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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sportssportsMore like thisLess of this
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World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 265 pages

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