Ebook: Martha's Vineyard in World War II

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