Arizona during World War II
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The history of Arizona during World War II begins in 1940, when the United States government began constructing military bases within the state in preparation for war. Arizona's contribution to the Al
Eight Arizonans were killed aboard USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The entrance to Williams Field in 1942.
Two AT-6 Texans in flight near Luke Field in 1943.
B-25 Mitchell crewmen at Douglas Army Airfield in 1944.
Nevada during World War II
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The U.S. state of Nevada went through a period of dramatic change during World War II that began immediately after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in December 1941. The population of Neva
Air crewman at Tonopah Army Airfield in 1943.
Las Vegas Army Airfield in December 1942
The Hoover Dam, seen here in 1942, was protected by 800 men stationed at Camp Williston in Boulder City, Nevada.
The text of a monument in West Wendover, Nevada is a quote from President Harry Truman about the use of atomic weapons.