Bulldozers Come First: The Story of U.S. War Construction in Foreign Lands

By Chris Bowman and Waldo G. Bowman

Book Overview

Bulldozers Come First: The Story Of U.S. War Construction In Foreign Lands is a non-fiction book written by Waldo G. Bowman. The book provides a detailed account of the United States' war construction efforts in foreign lands during the 20th century. It covers the construction of military bases, airfields, hospitals, and other infrastructure in countries such as Japan, South Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. The author also explores the political and economic implications of these construction projects, including the impact on local communities and the role of private contractors. The book is a comprehensive and informative look at the often-overlooked aspect of war construction and its lasting impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436706416
• ISBN13: 9781436706414
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"