In a series of four books, the adventures of the titular hero picked up on the literary exploration of the absurdity of military life that has accompanied conflict, from Alphonse de Vigny in the Bourbon restoration through good soldier Schweik’s adventures in the Great War to Hawkeye and Trapp...
We have researched and compiled a list of the best World War 2 books that will take you on a journey through one of the most significant events in human history. From memoirs of soldiers and civilians to historical accounts of battles and politics, these books offer a unique perspective on ...
World War II would go down in the history books as bringing about the downfall of Western Europe as the center of world power, leading to the rise of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.), setting up conditions leading to the Cold War, and opening up the nuclear age. ...
The Council of Books in Wartime’s motto was “Books are weapons in the war of ideas.” This was proven correct. In the end, generosity and freedom triumphed over destruction and censorship, and the whole world benefited. Resources: Manning, Molly Guptill.When Books Went to War.New York: ...
Otha Martin, 1916-1994 Lieutenant Lippincott's Canteen (click here or on the picture to read the blog post) WORLD WAR II ORAL HISTORIES BY THE WEBMASTER, Aaron Elson Tanks for the Memories 9 Lives A Mile in Their Shoes They were all young kids...
is celebrated on May 9 as Germany’s surrender was signed late in the evening on May 8, 1945 when it was already May 9 in Russia. For most European nations, and especially for the Russian people, that war had a profound impact on national memory and its trauma is still very much alive...
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all the world's countries—including all the great powers—participated, with many investing
Reviews of books on the conflict in Libya, Egypt, the Middle East, and the surrounding regions. The War in the Atlantic Book Reviews Reviews of books on the German war against the Allies using warships, armed merchant cruisers, and submarines. ...
American victories during World War II have long been a staple of popular fictional series books. From 1941 to 1946, boys in this country read works featuring always-triumphant American men in battle against enemy troops. Older adults, especially after the defeat of United States armed forces in...
However, perhaps some of the bravest women combat pilots were found with the all-female 588th Night Bomber Air Regiment, known as the "Night Witches." Despite being equipped with slow, obsolete PO-2 biplanes, during the course of the War, they conducted an incredible 24,000 missions behind...