Cleveland in World War II

by Brian Albrecht, James H. Banks

Berthed on the Cleveland lakefront, the battle-hardened submarine USS Cod serves as a proud reminder of the wartime contributions from the Greater Cleveland community. Clevelanders did their duty and more, from round-the-clock work on the factory assembly lines to the four Medal of Honor recipients on the front lines. The Cleveland Bomber Plant churned out thousands of B-29 parts, while Auto-Ordnance Co. developed the design for the Thompson submachine guns used by GIs on nearly every battlefield. Indians pitcher Bob Feller left the game to go into the service, and Clarence Jamison flew with the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Through interviews and archival material, authors Brian Albrecht and James Banks honor a time when Clevelanders of all stripes answered the call to arms.

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 2, 2015

Reviews

[Wesley Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you grew up in Cleveland and know some of its history, you will love this book. Understanding what people went through in the World War II years, and how people came together, is a sobering vision. Unfortunately, today's "It's all about me" world doesn't compare. I recognized most of the areas and businesses and even some of the names from those years. Great reading.

[Gail Johnson, Ph.D · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! To my fellow Clevelanders who served in the military, thank you for your service. Brian and James thanks for taking the time to research and share your findings.

[Rosemary Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked the local viewpoint. Enjoyed the stories.