Echoes of Glory - Historic Military Sites Across Texas

Highlights the hidden gems of Texas history. Echoes of Glory explores two dozen rarely discussed but significant military sites across Texas. From the establishment of a Spanish fortress at San Sabá during the mission era to a multimillion-dollar Cold War naval base, readers will find a range of sites and stories to enlighten and entertain.

About the author

THOMAS E. ALEXANDER, former US Air Force officer and rancher, is the author of several books on Texas military history, including The Wings of Change: The Army Air Force Experience in Texas during World War II. DAN K. UTLEY is retired as chief historian of the Texas Historical Commission and the author or coauthor of numerous books, including History Ahead: Stories beyond the Texas Roadside Markers.

Summary

Highlights the hidden gems of Texas history. Echoes of Glory explores two dozen rarely discussed but significant military sites across Texas. From the establishment of a Spanish fortress at San Sabá during the mission era to a multimillion-dollar Cold War naval base, readers will find a range of sites and stories to enlighten and entertain.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas E Alexander, Thomas E. Alexander, Thomas E./ Utley Alexander, Dan K. Utlet, Dan K Utley, Dan K. Utley
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2015
• EAN: 9781623493370
• ISBN: 978-1-62349-337-0
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous