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The war : an intimate history, 1941-1945 / by Geoffrey C. Ward ; directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

Ward, Geoffrey C. (Author). Burns, Ken, 1953- (Added Author). Novick, Lynn. (Added Author).

Summary:

As companion to the PBS series airing in September 2007, "The War" focuses on the citizens of four towns--Luverne, Minnesota; Sacramento, California; Waterbury, Connecticut; Mobile, Alabama, following more than forty people from 1941 to 1945. Maps and hundreds of photographs enrich this compelling, unflinching narrative.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780307262837
  • Physical Description: xxv, 451 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : A.A. Knopf, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on Burns' documentary, The war.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 436-449) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A necessary war, December 1941-December 1942 -- When things get tough, January - November 1943 -- A deadly calling, November 1943-June 1944 -- Pride of our nation, June-August 1944 -- Fubar, August-December 1944 -- A world without war, March-August 1945.
Subject:
World War, 1939-1945 > United States.
World War, 1939-1945 > Social aspects > United States.

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  • 70 of 72 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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