New Book Available
Becky Sawyer & Cliff Tyndall
Known as the “Gibraltar of the Confederacy” during the Civil War, Fort Fisher gained a second life during World War II. This book explores its critical mission in defending the North Carolina coast, supporting America’s war effort, and extending the legacy of one of the nation’s most storied fortifications.
“Fort Fisher During WWII: Civil War Icon,” can be ordered below. The book is also available at the Fort Fisher gift shop as of 10/4/25. Other Wilmington museums and historic sites are preparing to offer the book in the near future.
A Snapshot of Kinston & Lenoir County During WWII” is now available for purchase at the Queen St. Deli & the CSS Neuse State Historic Site, both in downtown Kinston!
A full length, heavily researched history of Kinston & Lenoir County” during WWII. Chapters detail the WWII home front, Selective Service operating in the county, the US Marine Corps Auxiliary Airfield-Kinston, and includes a detailed list of the service members of the county that lost their lives serving their country. A map of downtown WWII-era Kinston is included as are a plethora of period photographs. This is a must read for those interested in WWII!
The book can also be ordered via mail. Send check for $25.00 + $5.00 shipping to Cliff Tyndall, 1185 Brougham Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412. Price includes shipping and handling.
“A Snapshot of Kinston & Lenoir County During the Civil War” has been released as of Oct. 13, 2022. This 68 page illustrated compendium offers a highly visual and concise narrative of Lenoir County and Kinston during the Civil War-era. New research has enhanced the story of African Americans, both enslaved and free in the county. The book contains a plethora of great photos, including the invaluable 1884 photos taken by William Reed.
The book can also be ordered via mail. Send check for $15.00 + $5.00 shipping to Cliff Tyndall, 1185 Brougham Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412. Price includes shipping and handling.
Available for $25.00 + $5.00 shipping
Reprint of 2003 local best selling book on Lenoir County, N.C.
Heavily cited history of the Civil War in Lenoir County, N.C. based on Cliff Tyndall masters thesis in history at East Carolina University.
A companion to the 2006 full-length history; extensive photos, maps, illustrations, and includes driving tour of remains of Camp Davis in Holly Ridge, N.C.
Appox. 27pgs.
The book can also be ordered via mail. Send check for $15.00 + $5.00 shipping to Cliff Tyndall, 1185 Brougham Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412. Price includes shipping and handling.
New 2nd. edition of “Greetings From Camp Davis” is now available! Just released!
NEW: Review of the 2nd Ed. “Greetings from Camp Davis,” June, 2025!
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Updated research, expanded topics and new photographs,
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Greetings From Camp Davis is the first full-length history of the now-vanished WWII Antiaircraft Artillery Training Center at Holly Ridge, NC. The book is based on oral history interviews, government records, period newspapers and journals, correspondence, and original photographs. The author, Cliff Tyndall, a History and Geography Instructor at Bladen Community College, spent almost ten years researching and gathering the historical data, photographs, and memorabilia needed to successfully pen this work
The book covers the entire history of Camp Davis from conception and selection of Holly Ridge to construction, military training and operations, to the final closure and abandonment of the facility. Camp Davis was originally designated a Coast Artillery Training Center, but by early 1942 it had separated from that service branch to become the nation’s premier Antiaircraft Artillery Training Center. For a few brief months in its early operation in 1941, Camp Davis featured all three principal segments of Coast Artillery: Seacoast Defense, Barrage Balloons, and Antiaircraft Artillery.