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Why We Fought
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Author : Robert B. Westbrook
language : en
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Release Date : 2012-01-11
Why We Fought written by Robert B. Westbrook and has been published by Smithsonian Institution this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-11 with History categories.
Why We Fought is a timely and provocative analysis that examines why Americans really chose to sacrifice and commit themselves to World War II. Unlike other depictions of the patriotic “greatest generation,” Westbrook argues that, strictly speaking, Americans in World War II were not instructed to fight, work, or die for their country—above all, they were moved by private obligations. Finding political theory in places such as pin-ups of Betty Grable, he contends that more often than not Americans were urged to wage war as fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, lovers, sons, daughters, and consumers, not as citizens. The thinness of their own citizenship contrasted sharply with the thicker political culture of the Japanese, which was regarded with condescending contempt and even occasionally wistful respect. Why We Fought is a profound and skillful assessment of America's complex political beliefs and the peculiarities of its patriotism. While examining the history of American beliefs about war and citizenship, Westbrook casts a larger light on what it means to be an American, to be patriotic, and to willingly go to war.
Why We Fought Classic Reprint
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Author : Thomas G. Chamberlain
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2015-07-14
Why We Fought Classic Reprint written by Thomas G. Chamberlain and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with Political Science categories.
Excerpt from Why We Fought The following pages are the testimony of a witness who was a soldier on the fighting front, with a keen, inquiring, in telligent mind, who speaks with authority as to what our boys intended in this war. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Why We Fought
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Author : Thomas Gassner Chamberlain
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1919
Why We Fought written by Thomas Gassner Chamberlain and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1919 with World War, 1914-1918 categories.
Why We Fought
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Author : Peter C. Rollins
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2008-07-25
Why We Fought written by Peter C. Rollins and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-25 with Performing Arts categories.
A “wide-ranging and sophisticated anthology” comparing theaters of war to wars in the movie theater (Dennis Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel). Why We Fought makes a powerful case that film can be as valuable a tool as primary documents for improving our understanding of the causes and consequences of war. A comprehensive look at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath, this volume contrasts recognized history and historical fiction with the versions appearing on the big screen. The text considers a selection of the pivotal war films of all time, including All Quiet on the Western Front, Sands of Iwo Jima, Apocalypse Now, Platoon, and Saving Private Ryan—revealing how film depictions of the country’s wars have shaped our values, politics, and culture, and offering a unique lens through which to view American history. Named as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title
Why We Fought
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Author : Jerry Borrowman
language : en
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Release Date : 2021-10-05
Why We Fought written by Jerry Borrowman and has been published by Shadow Mountain this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-05 with History categories.
The struggle to combat the Nazis during World War II encompassed front lines far beyond conventional battlefields. In a panoramic and compelling account, author Jerry Borrowman shares seven largely untold stories of people who undertook extraordinary efforts to defeat the Third Reich at enormous personal risk. Some were soldiers like the Ghost Army, an eclectic group of former artists, actors, and engineers who engaged in top-secret tactical deceptions by staging ingenious decoy armies. Using inflatable tanks, radio transmissions, and sound effects, they were able to trick the Germans throughout the course of the war, often working close to the front lines of the fiercest fighting. Some were ordinary citizens like William Sebold, a German immigrant and US citizen, who could have been a deadly foe, but instead chose the Allied cause. When he was coerced by the Gestapo into becoming a spy in America, he instead approached the FBI and offered to become a double agent. His efforts successfully helped bring down a dangerous German spy network that was dedicated to stealing industrial and wartime secrets and sabotaging America on home soil. These dramatic and inspiring personal stories shed light on some of the darkest days of World War II and one of the most perilous times in human history. As the Nazis swept through Europe, citizens around the world faced an individual and national complex moral question: How do you respond to the tyranny and bloodthirsty madness of the Nazis? These are stories of ordinary men and women who would not surrender or compromise. They resisted and fought with total commitment for freedom and democracy despite the personal cost.
Why We Fought
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Author : Clinton Hartley Grattan
language : en
Publisher: Ardent Media
Release Date : 1929
Why We Fought written by Clinton Hartley Grattan and has been published by Ardent Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1929 with United States categories.
Vietnam Why We Fought
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Author : Dorothy Hoobler
language : en
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 1990
Vietnam Why We Fought written by Dorothy Hoobler and has been published by Knopf Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Examines the history of Vietnam's relations with other nations, the involvement of the United States in the conflict, and the effects of the war
They Fought Like Demons
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Author : DeAnne Blanton
language : en
Publisher: LSU Press
Release Date : 2002-09-01
They Fought Like Demons written by DeAnne Blanton and has been published by LSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-01 with History categories.
Popular images of women during the American Civil War include self-sacrificing nurses, romantic spies, and brave ladies maintaining hearth and home in the absence of their men. However, as DeAnne Blanton and Lauren M. Cook show in their remarkable new study, that conventional picture does not tell the entire story. Hundreds of women assumed male aliases, disguised themselves in men’s uniforms, and charged into battle as Union and Confederate soldiers—facing down not only the guns of the adversary but also the gender prejudices of society. They Fought Like Demons is the first book to fully explore and explain these women, their experiences as combatants, and the controversial issues surrounding their military service. Relying on more than a decade of research in primary sources, Blanton and Cook document over 240 women in uniform and find that their reasons for fighting mirrored those of men—-patriotism, honor, heritage, and a desire for excitement. Some enlisted to remain with husbands or brothers, while others had dressed as men before the war. Some so enjoyed being freed from traditional women’s roles that they continued their masquerade well after 1865. The authors describe how Yankee and Rebel women soldiers eluded detection, some for many years, and even merited promotion. Their comrades often did not discover the deception until the “young boy” in their company was wounded, killed, or gave birth. In addition to examining the details of everyday military life and the harsh challenges of -warfare for these women—which included injury, capture, and imprisonment—Blanton and Cook discuss the female warrior as an icon in nineteenth-century popular culture and why twentieth-century historians and society ignored women soldiers’ contributions. Shattering the negative assumptions long held about Civil War distaff soldiers, this sophisticated and dynamic work sheds much-needed light on an unusual and overlooked facet of the Civil War experience.
They Fought With What They Had The Story Of The Army Air Forces In The Southwest Pacific 1941 1942
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Author : Walter Dumaux Edmonds
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 1951
They Fought With What They Had The Story Of The Army Air Forces In The Southwest Pacific 1941 1942 written by Walter Dumaux Edmonds and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
When We Fight We Win
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Author : Greg Jobin-Leeds
language : en
Publisher: New Press, The
Release Date : 2016-01-05
When We Fight We Win written by Greg Jobin-Leeds and has been published by New Press, The this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-05 with Political Science categories.
Real stories of hard-fought battles for social change, told by those on the front lines—with clear lessons and tips for activists on gaining power from the ground up “As protests and demonstrations sprout across the land, young organizers and activists need to know why and how movements are sustained and how they grow. That resource has arrived.” —Mumia Abu-Jamal, author and activist In this visually rich and deeply inspiring book, the leaders of some of the most successful movements of the past decade—from the legalization of same-sex marriage to the Black Lives Matter movement—distill their wisdom, sharing lessons of what makes transformative social change possible. Longtime social activist Greg Jobin-Leeds joins forces with AgitArte, a collective of artists and organizers, to capture the stories, philosophy, tactics, and art of today’s leading social movements. When We Fight, We Win! weaves together interviews with today’s most successful activists and artists from across the country and beyond—including Patrisse Cullors, Bill McKibben, Clayton Thomas-Muller, Karen Lewis, Favianna Rodriguez, Rea Carey, and Gaby Pacheco, among others—with narrative recountings of their inspiring strategies and campaigns alongside full-color photos. It includes a foreword by Rinku Sen and an afterword by Antonia Darder. The recent nationwide explosion of protests has shown the power the people have when we join together with a common goal and compelling message. When We Fight, We Win! will give a whole generation of readers the road map to building resilient movements that can achieve real social justice.