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Author Wood, Edward W., Jr.

Title Worshipping the myths of World War II : reflections on America's dedication to war / Edward W. Wood, Jr.

Publication Info. Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, [2006]
©2006

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Edition 1st ed.
Description 1 online resource (xvi, 244 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-231) and index.
Contents Preface -- Introduction : Worshipping -- War in America -- pt. 1. First myth : the "Good War" -- 1. Killing of innocents -- 2. Moral dilemma of the combat infantryman -- 3. Impact of World War II on its soldiers -- pt. 2. Second myth : "The Greatest Generation" -- 4. On judging artistic interpretations of World War II -- 5. World War II memoir -- 6. World War II novel -- 7. An opportunity lost -- pt. 3. Third myth : "We won World War II largely on our own" -- 8. America triumphant -- pt. 4. Fourth myth : "When evil lies in others, war is the means to justice" -- 9. Holocaust and the "evil" other -- pt. 5. Beyond the myths of World War II -- 10. New ways of thinking and acting -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index -- About the author.
Summary Taking a critical look at America's dedication to war as panacea and as Washington's primary method for leading the world, this book reflects on such topics as the killing of innocents, how actual killing is usually ignored in war discussions and reporting, the lifetime impact of frontline duty, and more.
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Reproduction Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL
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Subject World War (1939-1945)
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
Collective memory -- United States.
Collective memory.
United States.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century.
International relations.
Chronological Term 20th century
1900 - 1999
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Title Worshipping the myths of World War 2
Worshipping the myths of World War two
Other Form: Print version: Wood, Edward W., Jr. Worshipping the myths of World War II. 1st ed. Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, ©2006 1597970166 (DLC) 2006015432 (OCoLC)69104253
ISBN 9781597973335 (electronic book)
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