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Denville in World War II
Denville in World War II
Denville in World War II
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The bucolic small-town life of Denville in the 1940s would change forever with the outbreak of World War II. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the town mobilized, creating the Denville Local Defense Council, designating air wardens to watch the skies and establishing air raid sirens. Schoolchildren gathered around home radios to learn if there were enough supplies to heat the school, and families learned to live within the confines of a ration book. The Denville Salvage Committee proclaimed "Bomb 'em with Junk!" as it collected waste goods for the war effort. Hundreds of Denville men served valiantly in all theaters of the war, some earning prestigious military accolades and many tragically never returning. Author Peter Zablocki covers the history of World War II Denville, including interviews with members of the town's "Greatest Generation."
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Release dateAug 16, 2021
ISBN9781439673263
Denville in World War II
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Peter Zablocki

Peter Zablocki is a historian, educator and author of numerous books detailing New Jersey's history. His articles often appear in various popular history publications, and his podcast, History Teachers Talking , is available on all popular streaming platforms. For more information about his books, podcast or any upcoming events, visit www.peterzablocki.com.

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