Books-A-Million to Host Book Signing for Bangor in World War II

Local author, David H. Bergquist, will be available to sign copies of book
 
BANGOR, Maine - Oct. 20, 2015 - PRLog -- Books-A-Million to Host Book Signing for Bangor in World War II

Local author, David H. Bergquist, will be available to sign copies of book


As the specter of a second world war grew, so did Bangor’s strategic importance in eastern Maine. National Draft Day saw 3,157 local men register to serve, and the city built up its Dow Field as the nation braced for war. Nearly 6,000 servicemen and women called Dow their home base throughout World War II. Organizations like the local Soldiers Welfare Council and the USO welcomed the troops even as women stepped into roles vacated by enlisted men and worked tirelessly to keep up the community’s patriotic spirit. Bangor and its world-class air base stood strong at home as its native sons fought valiantly on the warfront.

About the Author:

David H. Bergquist lives and writes in Hermon, Maine following nearly a fifty-year career in education. With bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Maine and a doctorate from the University of Nebraska, he served for thirty years as a college administrator for Becker College, retiring in 2003 as Dean. He is an avid historian and frequently writes and lectures about World War II history. His first book, Prelude to Courage, An Air Warrior's Journey of Faith, was published in 2011 by Heritage Books, Inc.

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Books-A-Million

116 Bangor Mall Blvd.

Bangor ME 04401

When:  Saturday, October 24th, 2015; 1:00 p.m. —3:00 p.m.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online (http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/9781467122894/South-River).

With more than 12,000 titles in print, Arcadia Publishing & The History Press is the largest and most comprehensive publisher of local and regional content in the USA. By empowering local history and culture enthusiasts to write local stories for local audiences, we create exceptional books that enrich lives and bring readers closer to their community, their neighbors, and their past.

www.arcadiapublishing.com

www.historypress.net.
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