The War by Geoffrey C. Ward
An Intimate History, 19411945
A sweeping, deeply human account of the American experience in World War II that blends firsthand letters, diaries, interviews and photographs to tell the story of combat, sacrifice and civilian life on both the battlefronts in Europe and the Pacific and the home front. The narrative moves between frontline action and ordinary lives, portraying soldiers, sailors, marines, nurses and families while examining the war’s moral complexities, racial tensions, and lasting social impact. Richly reported and vividly rendered, it seeks to convey the scale of the conflict through intimate personal voices and evocative scenes rather than grand strategic overview.
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- 2007
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- English
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