Bibliograph

The canteen, sacrifice and community during World War II, Eric Groce

Type

Label

The canteen, sacrifice and community during World War II, Eric Groce

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The canteen

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Eric Groce

Sub title

sacrifice and community during World War II

Summary

With historical photos and impeccable storytelling, this extraordinary book chronicles an astonishing moment in American history. Starting Christmas Day, 1941, when transport trains on the Union Pacific Railroad stopped in North Platte to refill their water tanks, the local families of North Platte, Nebraska, came together to provide love, support, food, and morale to young soldiers involved in World War II-black and white-who briefly passed through their town. Troops poured into the North Platte Depot, "The Canteen," to find homecooked meals, birthday cakes, hot coffee, cold milk, magazines, postcards, and the warmth of a grateful and loving community. The stops lasted only ten minutes, but the people of North Platte made sure that everyone in their midst was taken care of. This remarkable story will inspire readers of all ages, as The Canteen nourishes all who have the privilege to visit

Target audience

juvenile

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