An informative and entertaining look at the history of White Sands Missile Range. Not only does the author delve into V-2 rockets, missiles gone astray into Mexico, and the introduction of African oryx, but he also tells how the Apache fought buffalo soldiers there in 1880, how Sheriff Pat Garrett investigated the Albert Fountain murder and how ranchers lived on the parched lands raising both cattle and goats. The history of the first atomic bomb test at Trinity Site is covered in detail as well the various searches for the fabulous and mythical Victorio Peak treasure of gold bars. Eckles...
An informative and entertaining look at the history of White Sands Missile Range. Not only does the author delve into V-2 rockets, missiles gone astra...
This is the history of the World War One training camp located on the edge of tiny Deming, N.M. Originally, the camp drew men from the National Guard units of Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, North and South Dakota. Eventually draftees were needed to build the 34th Division to 30,000 men. The temporary training camp covered the desert with hundreds of tents and crude wooden structures. Imagine waves of khaki-clad men descending on Deming on a Saturday night. In the book, many stories are highlighted. For instance, the National League Chicago Cubs played an exhibition game at the camp against a team...
This is the history of the World War One training camp located on the edge of tiny Deming, N.M. Originally, the camp drew men from the National Guard ...
