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- Today, Sunriver is an idyllic community in Central Oregon, but during World War II, it was the site of Camp Abbot, the westernmost engineer replacement training center of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
- Author(s): Tor Hanson
- 128 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Images of America
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Book Synopsis
Today, Sunriver is an idyllic community in Central Oregon, but during World War II, it was the site of Camp Abbot, the westernmost engineer replacement training center of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Under the leadership of Col. Frank Besson, the US Army trained 90,000 men at the camp from 1943 through 1944. Mimicking the European landscape, the surrounding terrain and the swift-flowing Deschutes River were deemed perfect for training young soldiers how to build and demolish bridges. Located about 15 miles south of Bend, the quickly built installation included administration buildings, a hospital, over 50 barracks, mess halls, training grounds, recreation facilities, and a chapel. There, among pine trees and sagebrush, soldiers endured subfreezing winters and 100-degree summers.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Series Title: Images of America
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Theme: State & Local, Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)
Format: Paperback
Author: Tor Hanson
Language: English
Street Date: May 7, 2018
TCIN: 1006040260
UPC: 9781467128612
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-4278
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 6.5 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
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