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Born in 'the hellish aftermath of Pearl Harbor, ' the Seabees began as barely armed civilians with no military training. They had an average age of 35. GI's would joke, "Never hit a Seabee, for his son might be a Marine." But America's bulldozing, jungle-hacking, 'Jap-cracking'... Read Full Overview

""Can Do The Story Of The Seabees"" by William Bradford Huie is a historical account of the United States Navy's Construction Battalion, also known as the Seabees. The book chronicles the formation of the Seabees during World War II and their crucial role in the war effort,... Read Full Overview

Can Do , first published in 1944, is a fascinating account of the formation and Second World War activities of the U.S. Navy 'Seabees' (from 'C.B.' - construction battalion). The book covers projects of the Seabees throughout the South Pacific, the Aleutian... Read Full Overview

Born in 'the hellish aftermath of Pearl Harbor, ' the Seabees began as barely armed civilians with no military training. They had an average age of 35. GI's would joke, "Never hit a Seabee, for his son might be a Marine." But America's bulldozing, jungle-hacking, 'Jap-cracking'... Read Full Overview

Born in 'the hellish aftermath of Pearl Harbor, ' the Seabees began as barely armed civilians with no military training. They had an average age of 35. GI's would joke, "Never hit a Seabee, for his son might be a Marine." But America's bulldozing, jungle-hacking, 'Jap-cracking'... Read Full Overview

The accomplishments of the Seabees have been one of the outstanding features of the war. -- Admiral Ernest J. King, Commander in Chief, United States Fleet, and Chief of Naval Operations. Three hundred and twenty five thousand men served as Seabees through the course of World... Read Full Overview

""Can Do: The Story Of The Seabees"" by William Bradford Huie is a non-fiction book that tells the story of the Seabees, a group of construction workers who played a crucial role in World War II. The book follows the Seabees from their inception in 1942 to their contributions... Read Full Overview

""Can Do The Story Of The Seabees"" is a non-fiction book written by William Bradford Huie. The book tells the story of the Seabees, a group of construction workers who were formed during World War II to build and repair military bases and infrastructure in war zones. The book... Read Full Overview

""Can Do The Story Of The Seabees"" is a historical account of the United States Navy's Construction Battalion, commonly known as the Seabees, during World War II. The book is written by William Bradford Huie, a journalist and author who served as a war correspondent during... Read Full Overview

Can Do The Story Of The Seabees is a book written by William Bradford Huie that tells the story of the Seabees, a group of construction workers who played a crucial role in the United States' military efforts during World War II. This large print edition is designed for easier... Read Full Overview

""Can Do The Story Of The Seabees"" is a non-fiction book written by William Bradford Huie. It tells the fascinating story of the United States Navy's Construction Battalions, better known as the Seabees. These brave men and women played a vital role in World War II by building... Read Full Overview

When William Bradford Huie, a reporter for H. L. Mencken's American Mercury, joined the U.S. Navy in 1943, he received a commission as a public relations officer in the little-known Civil Engineer's Corps Construction Battalions--the Seabees. With the publication of Can Do... Read Full Overview