A collection of American War correspondence. Carroll features over 150 letters, complied from more than 50, 000 letters sent to him as part of his Legacy Project. The letters encompass every major conflict from the Civil War to Desert Storm. The letters tell tales of love; famous battles; reflections on the nature of war; rescues; and expressions of fear, loneliness, humour and pariotism. Letters come from such historical figures as Colin Powell, Theodore Roosevelt, George S. Patton, Helen Keller and John F. Kennedy, as ...
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A collection of American War correspondence. Carroll features over 150 letters, complied from more than 50, 000 letters sent to him as part of his Legacy Project. The letters encompass every major conflict from the Civil War to Desert Storm. The letters tell tales of love; famous battles; reflections on the nature of war; rescues; and expressions of fear, loneliness, humour and pariotism. Letters come from such historical figures as Colin Powell, Theodore Roosevelt, George S. Patton, Helen Keller and John F. Kennedy, as well as common soldiers, sailors, nurses, spies, journalists, POWs and family members left at home.
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Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are solid. the cover is intact, but may show scuffs or light creases, as well as a possible rolled corner. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, The former owner may have written their name inside the front or back cover. COVER WILL VARY.
Fascinating glimpse into the lives of people, both well-known and the common man, living their lives during the drama and intensity of military conflict. Men and women write from first-hand experience, politicians and military strategists correspond. Words of those in the thick of battle, and of those who waited at home, hoping and praying for the blessings of reunion. Highly recommended, this is a cherished book of memories both of our fellow countrymen as well as some of our allies.
piafinn
Jan 9, 2008
Best Overall Book on War
Of all the military non-fiction I have read, I found War Letters to be the absolute overall, best book. The reason is both its' comprehensiveness, (covering everything from the Civil War to the first Gulf War, Somalia and Bosnia), and its' emotional depth. The personal letters sent (mostly) from the front lines, from military personnel at all levels, to their families, gives real insight into what life was like for them. It progresses chronologically, from when people are still hopeful that war can be averted, to the battle-weary soldiers who have been fighting for years. There are also letters from famous people, generals, nurses, chaplains, journalists, and spies. Before each letter there is a brief synopsis, done by the editor, as to what was going on in the war at the time the letter was written. Sometimes, the letter is followed by a footnote, letting you know if the person writing it survived the war or not. It was a book that had me crying more than once. Deep, informative, powerful. Highly recommended.
