Description The small, tightknit island community of Martha\'s Vineyard was irrevocably transformed by World War II.
Join authors Thomas Dresser, Herb Foster and Jay Schofield as they revive the story of this resilient island during World War II..
Remnants and reminiscences of this illustrious past can still be found today.
Residents participated in the war effort by buying war bonds, supporting USO activities and conducting air raid drills.
Mock invasions were undertaken by military forces from across Vineyard Sound, and remote sites were used for training missions and bombing practice.
At sea, ferryboats served as hospital ships in the D-Day invasion, while enemy submarines lurked offshore.
In the air, pilots flew training missions from the Martha\'s Vineyard Naval Auxiliary Air Facility.
From rationing and blackouts to a military presence in Chilmark, the war was brought home to the residents of the island.
Description The small, tightknit island community of Martha\'s Vineyard was irrevocably transformed by World War II
