American Home Front In World War Ii Reference Library Cumulative Index

Presents a cumulative reference library index for the first three volumes of American Home Front in World War Two.

Presents a three-volume study plus cumulative index of the American home front during World War Two and includes an overview of major events and everyday life between 1941 and 1945, biographies of twenty-six people who played key roles in the nation, and primary source documents that include presidential addresses and proclamations.

Looks at how the American public transitioned from peacetime to wartime, the effect of the war on such groups as women and minorities, and what life was like in the factories, on the farms, and in various communities.

New scholarship on World War II continues to broaden our understanding. With each passing year we know more about the triumphs and the tragedies of America’s involvement in the momentous conflict. Tapping into this greater awareness of the accomplishments of both soldiers and civilians and a better recognition of the consequences of decisions made, Allan Winkler presents the third edition of his highly popular series volume. Informed by the latest historical literature and featuring many new thoughtfully chosen photographs, the third edition of Home Front U.S.A. continues to ponder the question of "the good war," the moral implications of the use of the atomic bomb, the implications of expanding wartime roles for women, African Americans, American Jews, the imprisonment of Japanese Americans at the hands of the federal government, and the experiences of the many other people who, though relegated to the fringe of mainstream society, contributed in important ways to the nation's successful prosecution of its greatest challenge.

Designed to give students a concise compass to probe the history of World War II America and to assess the war’s impact on American life, the new edition of Wartime America retains the framework of the original edition but adds new important focus on topics such as other home fronts, the lives of veterans, expanded coverage of World War II as the Good War, and the concept of “the Greatest Generation.”Jeffries paints a picture of a people emerging from the Great Depression and eager for a better life, yet often reluctant to abandon the touchstones of their past. Combining both an original interpretation and synthesis of recent scholarship, Wartime America offers students a concise exploration of the war’s transformative role in American life.

Cumulative index for World War II: almanac ; World War II: biographies ; World War II: primary sources.

This book presents the life stories of 26 individuals who played key roles on the American home front during World War II.

Tells of the Amerian efforts to provide equipment for World War II and tells of the situation in America at the time.