The war : an intimate history, 1941-1945 / by Geoffrey C. Ward ; directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
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.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 940.53 WAR (Text) | 37810434637830 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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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.
