Camp Gordon Johnston Florida WWII Military Brochure Booklet Amphibious Training

This vintage Camp Gordon Johnston booklet offers a fascinating glimpse into the World War II era military training camp located in Florida. Activated on September 10, 1941, Camp Gordon Johnston covered 165,000 acres on the northwest coast of the State of Florida. The reservation stretched approximately 36 miles along the Gulf of Mexico and featured a unique triangular shape. The booklet highlights the camp's role in amphibious training, including the use of St. George and Dog Islands, which were uninhabited and reserved for specialized combat team exercises. Size is 9" x 6" with 35 sides.

The brochure provides detailed insights into the camp's facilities, population, and army organizational divisions, which functioned similarly to municipal public offices. Richly illustrated with black-and-white photographs, it showcases key features such as the post headquarters, Panacea Gate at Ocklockonee Bay